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A member asked:

My thumb is hurting i think its jammed but after research i think it's broke.i have basketball tryouts soon what do i do??

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Could be fracture: or sprain, but an examination and imaging is necessary to be sure. You need to see a doctor for this.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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