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Fractured the end phalange of my thumb on the outside near the ip joint at new year now have large hard bony lump on inside of thumb on ip joint?
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Callous : Fracture callous appears when there is motion at a fracture site. The fracture fills with blood. Motion causes callous and callous indicates motion at the fracture site. If pain radiographs to rule out nonunion. No pain? Your thumb will remodel the callous over time. At your age the differential is heberdens nodes a bony outgrowth caused by osteoarthritis that indicates bone is weak and trying to
Answered 3/1/2017
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Followup : There are multiple potential causes. I would definitely recommend Followup with your orthopedic surgeon and an X-ray to make sure your fracture has healed in acceptable position.
Answered 3/1/2017
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