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Playing basketball 3 weeks ago today and suffered a jammed thumb i thought but still sore. can bend it but it is a hard task sometimes to open doors, holding something. could it be more than a jam? sore finger

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Perhaps: Joint fractures and ligament injuries commonly present as a “jammed” thumb. Probably should get X-rays to check if not getting better in a few days

Answered 12/20/2017

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