Virginia thumb fracture lawyers

How is a fractured thumb diagnosed?

Your thumb is made up of two bones called phalanges. The lower phalange in your thumb is connected to a bone called the first metacarpal. Bones are attached to each other by fibrous connective tissues called ligaments.

If you’re feeling pain and swelling in your thumb, it may be due to a bone fracture or a strained or torn ligament. Your doctor will use imaging technology such as X-rays and MRIs to determine the nature of your injury.

Symptoms of a fractured thumb include:

• Tenderness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Inability to move it
• Pain
• Numbness
• A deformed look

What’s the treatment for a fractured thumb?

It’s essential to seek treatment right away. Waiting too long could lead to complications. Broken bones need to line up precisely before a splint or cast can be used.

Depending on the type and complexity of the break, an orthopedist may recommend surgery to prevent loss of function.

Medical care for a fractured thumb may include the following types of treatment:

• Six weeks or more of immobilization with cast or splint
• Surgery involving wires, screws, and pins
• Rest
• Physical therapy

What causes a broken thumb?

A fractured thumb is usually caused by trauma that results from a direct blow to the hand or when you are bracing yourself for a fall.

These types of accidents and collisions may result in a fractured thumb:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Bicycle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Sports injuries
• Workplace accidents and injuries
• When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle