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Thumb popped inward when i grabbed the dogs leash tight to keep him away from another dog but he darted to him. did pop followed by pain. ?

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Get an X-ray : You might have gamekeepers thumb aka skiers thumb where the ulnar collateral ligament can get caught up in an avulsion fracture. If the pain is ongoing, seek an X-ray

Answered 5/27/2020

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A member asked:

Thumb popped inward when i grabbed the dogs leash tight to keep him away from another dog but he darted to him. did pop followed by pain. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Leeson answered

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