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Son hurt his thumb playing basketball. it's swollen. played baseball tonight- didn't pitch. how long should we let it heal for? ice and ibuprofen
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A few days: Ice, Ibuprofen is fine until swelling, bruise is healed. YOU can splint the thumb with a thumb splint or buddy tape to second finger. Splint will immobilize until it heals in a few days. Can replay when the swelling and pain is resolved, full use of thumb (might be 3-7 d).
Answered 9/15/2016
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He should not B-: -in sports until seen by an orthopedic surgeon . Thumb injuries can have life long consequences if not properly treated.
Answered 9/16/2016
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