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3wks ago, i injured my thumb (sat on by someone while bent). still painful at the joint. could it be broken? if so, would treatment just be a splint?
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Need exam: A splint might help but a soft tissue injury is usually improving by 3 weeks. If it still hurts, i would recommend an examination and possible diagnostic imaging to evaluate a possible underlying bone or ligament injury that may require more treatment than just a splint.
Answered 8/8/2013
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Thumb ligament: A common injury to the mcp joint an ulnar or radial collateral ligament. While splinting may be used for some of these others with a complete rupture can need surgery and often do better if that surgery is offered earlier.
Answered 3/17/2023
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