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A member asked:
Pain at the base of my thumb. dove on it at vball last week no swell hurts everytime i pass. hurt last summer at vball camp when i pass. hurt to grasp?
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Injury: There may have been some damage to the joint or ligaments at the base of your thumb at the time of the initial sprain injury causing a chronic problem. If, after a suitable period of avoiding stress and strain on the thumb, you have persistent problems with the thumb, you should consult a hand surgeon for evaluation and advice as you want to prevent permanent damage to that very important joint.
Answered 2/1/2016
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