Dislocated Thumb

[knockavacca]

what can you do about a dislocated thumb

[emmie]

see a doctor, hospital maybe, at least phone gp....

[ummmm]

Do you actually know it's dislocated?

[emmie]

first stop gp... phone for advice.

[ummmm]

I only ask because my nephew recently done damage to his thumb. He'd previously dislocated it but this time it was much worse. About 6 weeks in plaster and numerous follow up appointments...

[emmie]

its serious if it is dislocated, time for medical advice from health care professional.

[ummmm]

My daughter dislocated her elbow when she was little. It took a few minutes to fix.

Apparently it's a common injury in toddlers. Might need sedation though as it's painful.

[Sqad]

Go to A&E if it is recent...last 24 hours.
If longer,then nothing other than monitoring the situation.

[knockavacca]

thank you all for your replies , "sqad" its been about 4 weeks not painful all the time just now and then ,just not able to use it to pick stuff up ,many thanks

[emmie]

time to get it fixed...

[Sqad]

Well,two choices,a)learn to live with it b)see your GP with a view to appt with a Hand Specialist.

[bluemoon1]

Sounds like a trapped nerve, physio might move it.