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So i was playing volleyball and i set a serve. my thumb had immediate pain due to being bent backwards. this has happened like 5 times in the last month. i have iced, taped, and wrapped it. what could it be?
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Sprain: Let's hope this is just a sprain. There is an important ligament in the thumb that can be torn. Typically the UCL. Would recommend seeing a doc, obtaining xray and then go from there.
Answered 11/6/2016
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