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thumb crushed in car door
crushed thumb in car door slamming it and then pulling as did not realise thumb was jammed 5weeks now still painful on tip and upper joint with pain on bending thumb how long does an injury take to heel and do you think ive done perminent damage
sue
sue
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
You should get an X-ray done to rule out fractures of your thumb.
Wear a finger splint for helping the healing process.
Take some NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to relieve your pain.
For soft tissue injuries get a tetanus shot done and follow up with a physician for a proper examination. If required follow up with a hand surgeon or an orthopedician.
Take care!
You should get an X-ray done to rule out fractures of your thumb.
Wear a finger splint for helping the healing process.
Take some NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to relieve your pain.
For soft tissue injuries get a tetanus shot done and follow up with a physician for a proper examination. If required follow up with a hand surgeon or an orthopedician.
Take care!
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