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Fell onto thumb

2018-01-13 14:09:19
Fell onto my straightened out thumb and it’s very painful at the minute. I can’t stretch it backwards but I can bend it forward. Would I know if it was broken?
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X ray will confirm
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may be ligament injury

Answered2018-01-16 09:59:55

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You can know about that when you get x-rays done.
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Get x-rays done immediately.
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Do not ignore injury.

Answered2018-01-14 16:59:42

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