I've had a sprained thumb for a month, should I do something about it?

uberzev

Fortunatly its on my non-shooting hand but I keep re-injring it.

Any ideas?
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he_is_the_one · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:36 am Post subject:

Even though it's not your shooting hand, You might just want to have an X-ray just to make sure you haven't broken your metacarpal or a slight fracture in your thumb.

You make think it's not a big deal just to get an X-ray for your thumb, but once I was told I'd sprained my wrist, went to the hospital 3 weeks later and said that I had three fractures.

It's just best to get it healed rather than having a greater chance of reinjuring it again.
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Laker_Town · Retired Number Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 25604

I went in for a thumb srpain about 2 months ago. I freaked out because it was still hurting after a month. Doctor said it was torn ligaments that would heal with time. He said, it would take LONGER for me to heal since im not getting any younger.

I think it took a good 3 + months for it to really heal without any discomfort. It was painful when I opened a door..(the twisting motions)

Panthas · Star Player Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 1262

They have a special protection for it when you play ball. I used to have to wear one because i would dislocate it all the time...although its not that comfortable.

I got mine at Big 5
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NoMoreGame7s · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:49 am Post subject:

Lay off the video games for awhile. That's my advice.

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Phil · Retired Joined: 03 Aug 2001 Posts: 10007

Get a referral from the best dr. you know to an orthopedic dr.

take care and hope it feels better soon.

mbloves L.A. · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:39 am Post subject:

I have some pills that will make your thumb feel better. One question though. Do you need the thumb?
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Free_Kobe · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject:

That happened to me... but my shooting hand thumb! and i would keep reinjuring it everytime i would play!
even catching the ball hurt...
i had to rest... so i had to put myself on the shelf for like a month... one of the worst months of my life, not being able to play ball...
u got to do the same...sorry man!
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