A member asked:

I smashed my fingernail by my car door. my nail turned black. my thumb is swollen and tingly. what should i do?

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Ice down every few hours . If thumb swelling stays for a few weeks or more, then an xray may be necessary to ensure you have not broken the thumb

Answered 4/2/2021

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

you have a subhungual hematoma beneath the nail and it should be drained to relieve the pressure reduce swelling . Heat a paperclip in a flame till very hot and use to burn through the nailplate to drain the hematoma

Answered 4/2/2021

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