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I pulled a blanket and a sharp pain ran up my thumb like something broke. no pain in my wrist, but now the pad underneath the thumb hurts. ?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thumbnail injury?: Might be a nail separation. Presumably there is no steel pin or splinter involved.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I pulled a blanket and a sharp pain ran up my thumb like something broke. no pain in my wrist, but now the pad underneath the thumb hurts. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

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