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Hammered thumb. full range of motion with no pain. pain only when press against bruise. (dull pain) should i wait 2-3 days or get an x-ray now?
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Wait: Ice thumb if less than 48 hrs since initial injury. Do 15 mins on/off 4x/day x 2 days. If worse after 2 days, go see doctor. If skin broken, go see doctor for tetanus shot asap unless you know you had one within past 9 years.
Answered 7/8/2013
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