A member asked:

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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Dr. Edison Wong answered

Specializes in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

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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