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Daughter has hypermobile joints. she bends her thumbs back. i heard a pop and now her second nuckle bends both ways other thumb don't bend at all.

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

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Possible dislocation: I would suggest having this evaluated at an urgtent care center.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Daughter has hypermobile joints. she bends her thumbs back. i heard a pop and now her second nuckle bends both ways other thumb don't bend at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Pollard answered

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