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Okay i was walking in the house then i fell when i was felling i just used my hand but then my i fell harder on my thumb finger it got kinda red and purple and i dont know what to do ?
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Tendon injury: This may be a situation where a hand specialist is needed. A hyper-extension injury to the thumb can cause a "game-keeper" tendon injury which may detach from bone. If this does not improve rapidly, seek attention.
Answered 12/30/2020
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