A member asked:

I have swelling at the bottom of my palm on the thumb side the opponens pollicis. the doctor said its a strain. im a gymnast, i need second opinion!

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

R/O thumb fx : Traumatic swelling at the base of the thumb that does not resolve rapidly or within the week makes us think more strongly about potential for a fracture. If radiographs were not obtained,, xrays may now be indicated. An MRI will also add more information regarding the important stabilizing ligaments around the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ( the big “knuckle” of the thumb)

Answered 4/28/2018

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