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JPR
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just smashed my thumb on a summer setup, feels like a regular skier thumb should i go to a doctor
Jul 11 2015 11:45AM
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B_K
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cool story bro
Jul 11 2015 12:03PM
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.CJ.
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If you can barely move it, it's possible it could be broken. But if you have all or most movement it's just sprained.
Jul 11 2015 12:17PM
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kylemclean
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.CJ.If you can barely move it, it's possible it could be broken. But if you have all or most movement it's just sprained.


I hate when people say this. Just because you can move it doesn't mean its not broken. If you live in Canada OP then just go get an xray its free. If you don't wait a couple days and then see how the pain is
Jul 11 2015 10:09PM
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LC.
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If you can't lift a large glass of water, see a doctor. If it just hurts, wait a day.
Jul 12 2015 2:37AM
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andeezymcd
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Only you know your body and pain; if you can't move it and it hurts bad after a few hours there's no harm in getting it checked out. Heal up my man
Jul 12 2015 3:20PM
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That_One_Dude
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Righteous
Jul 14 2015 12:45AM
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Cahal
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Were going to need more information before we can give you better advice OP. It's possible you broke the part of the thumb were the ligament attaches. That's normally referred to as skiers thumb and I have a thread about that if you wanna see. If the swelling dosent go down then yea go see a doctor, it's not worth losing permanent mobility in your thumb.
Jul 14 2015 3:49PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Rioux.Jjust smashed my thumb on a summer setup, feels like a regular skier thumb should i go to a doctor


Definitely. Better safe than sorry I say.
Jul 14 2015 4:05PM
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CHORIZO
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kylemcleanpain is


Lol Painis
Jul 14 2015 7:16PM
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Easy-E
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ya for the UCL
Jul 15 2015 12:05AM
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Swandog7
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If you can still move it, it may be broken actually. I broke my big toe and had almost full movement to it back in february
Jul 15 2015 1:26AM
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.CJ.
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kylemcleanI hate when people say this. Just because you can move it doesn't mean its not broken. If you live in Canada OP then just go get an xray its free. If you don't wait a couple days and then see how the pain is


90% of the time, this is the case. It is rare that you will be able to move your thumb without excruciating pain.
Jul 15 2015 2:03AM
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.GUCCI.
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Mr.BishopDefinitely. Better safe than sorry I say.


Mr. B with the knowledge.
Jul 15 2015 12:59PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Roan.Mr. B with the knowledge.


I mean avoid one quick hospital visit and then bam - reduced motion in your thumb for the rest of your life?

Depending on your health care coverage the cost / benefit analysis doesn't pan out even if the risk is low.
Jul 15 2015 1:13PM
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_69
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ANUSTARTLol Painis


Why am I laughing so hard
Jul 21 2015 2:08AM
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.Hugo.
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ANUSTARTLol Painis


Thank you
Jul 21 2015 11:50AM
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shin-bang
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kylemcleanI hate when people say this. Just because you can move it doesn't mean its not broken. If you live in Canada OP then just go get an xray its free. If you don't wait a couple days and then see how the pain is


Yea since I don't live in Canada I just take like 30 super bright desk lamps and shine it on the backside of my hand and I can easily see the bones. Then you can tell if it's broken or not
Jul 21 2015 12:02PM
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