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I don't know much english. about 5 days ago my friend threw a school bag to me but when i tried to catch it only went across my thumb and it hurted. ?
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Can you move it?: Get it checked out by a doctor. However if you can move it less urgency as likely sprain. If can't move it more urgent to check not broken
Answered 2/4/2017
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Thumb injury: Would follow up with doc and get an x-ray may sure not broken alternatively could have injured a tendon( if in continuous bent position ) . Follow up with orthopedics
Answered 2/6/2017
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