Broken or Jammed Thumb?

Dragon · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:25 am

Yesterday I got hit with a basketball around the tip of my thumb and I'm not sure if its broken or just jammed. I can bend it a little bit around that joint and it's still swollen but only hurts when I try to bend it. I did notice when it first happened before it was swollen it was bruised a little. Does anyone know if it's broken or jammed and what I should do?

Adbot · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:25 am

Kyle · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:27 am

if its broke, it hurts rele bad, if its just jammed push is in, if it hurts rele bad its broke, its prolly just jammed.Most of the time when u brake it it leans to one side and it deformed.

Bogrollbloke · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:31 am

Yeah, if it is broken it'll look mis-shapen...

If you have a webcam, post a piccy and I'll ge tmy dad to look

he's a doctor..

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:38 am

I worked in a clinic and believe me, if it is broken..going to hospital won't help much. Just bandage it and maybe tape the fingertip around your index finger.

But.. if you see blood gathering under your nail, go to hospital so they can bleed it out.

Dragon · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:45 am

How long does a jammed thumb take to heal and should I just put ice on it or what?

Kyle · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:47 am

Dragon wrote:

How long does a jammed thumb take to heal and should I just put ice on it or what?

go out and get some icy hot, wiggle it back and fourth if u can, one day its just gonna pop. Keep it on ice and move it.

Adbot · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:47 am

Dragon · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:51 am

Well, I cant get any Icy Hot because I'm only 14 and I cant drive. Does it hurt when it pops? :shock:

Kyle · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:54 am

Dragon wrote:

Well, I cant get any Icy Hot because I'm only 14 and I cant drive. Does it hurt when it pops? :shock:

if u give it time to heal it wont, if ur like me and do it now.....yes it hurts alot, but it quits when it pops, just give it 2-3days on ice and it will be ok.

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 7:58 am

Kyle wrote:

Dragon wrote:

How long does a jammed thumb take to heal and should I just put ice on it or what?

go out and get some icy hot, wiggle it back and fourth if u can, one day its just gonna pop. Keep it on ice and move it.

You don't want to put anything other than ice on it. IcyHot turns warm after a while and it'll cause the swelling to come back. Expect it to be sore for a week or two. Depends on how bad you hurt it.

Dragon · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 8:03 am

So just put ice on it and not pop it and it will heal by itself in about 2 or 3 days (Say by monday or tuesday) and will just be bruised and hurt a bit for a week or so?

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 8:06 am

Dragon wrote:

So just put ice on it and not pop it and it will heal by itself in about 2 or 3 days (Say by monday or tuesday) and will just be bruised and hurt a bit for a week or so?

Yes, and don't try to "pop" it either. It puts air between your thumb joint and it'll cause it to heal badly. Don't do it even if it seems to feel good. Just wiggle it around now and then.

Dragon · **Posted:** June 23rd, 2006, 8:10 am

Why can't I move the top joint back or forward in my thumb?

Lord Zamorak · **Posted:** June 24th, 2006, 9:22 am

When I jammed my finger, I just waited like a week, and it went away.

You could try that, or put ice on it.

Dragon · **Posted:** June 24th, 2006, 11:42 am

Well, I got an X-Ray today and I'll find out the results this monday.

Ranging God · **Posted:** June 24th, 2006, 11:55 am

Yeha it is jammed. Ouch XD