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Jam or break? saw dr week ago, said jam. still have pain, especially when writing or bringing thumb in towards hand. pain atthe inner bottom knuckle.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Basilar thumb pain: Could be gamekeeper's thumb, which is a ligament sprain. Could also be occult, or hidden, fracture that will show up on further imaging such as a repeat xray or mri.

Answered 4/30/2015

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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Possibly a break: You could have an occult fracture so re x-ray 2 wks after injury may be helpful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/7/2013

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A member asked:

Jam or break? saw dr week ago, said jam. still have pain, especially when writing or bringing thumb in towards hand. pain atthe inner bottom knuckle.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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