Pain in my thumb bone

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Asked for Male, 50 Years

I accidentally punched the wall while in deep sleep as a result I have developed a pain in my right thumb bone. I feel like there is dislocation in upper thumb bone after using thumb sprint, I am doing massage ,ate etoricoxib for some relief, However the pain is continuous.

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

You will need to get one x ray done.. There is a possibility of fracture or dislocation in or around thumb joint.

Next Steps

You can start ice fomentation, continue splint for support, take analgesic with anti inflammatory medicine. You may require to get one x ray of hand to rule out bony injury or joint dislocation. Better to get it done as early as possible..

Health Tips

Keep the limb elevated, avoid movements of thumb..

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Dr. D. Shrinivas Orthopedist 22 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. D. Shrinivas

Orthopedist 22 yrs exp Mumbai

Get an x-ray done and Consult a Orthopaedic doctor.