2018年7月5日 · A fracture equals a broken bone. A sprain involves a ligament injury. Ligaments are between bones and help with stability. Fractures are either displaced or nondisplaced. Ligaments can be stretched, partially torn or completely torn: gr. 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Both a sprained thumb and a broken thumb may need to be immoblized.

2013年10月4日 · Fracture: It may be impossible to differentiate without an xray. Both can be swollen, painful and difficult to bend. Only an xray will see t

2013年3月15日 · If it was a fairly mild injury and you get better in 2-3 days, it was probably just a sprain. But if you had a substantial injury or it does not start feeling better soon, i would sure be seen to get an xray. The thumb is very important for function, so you don't want to neglect it if you do have a fracture. Thank you for the question.

2013年12月10日 · How do I tell the difference between a hyperextended thumb and a sprained thumb i hurt it playing vball & now hurts when pressure is being applied How can I tell if I have a broken thumb or torn ligament instead of a mild sprain of my thumb? I fell one hand on July 12 and sprained my thumb. It is still hurting me.how can I tell how serious it is?

2016年1月15日 · Broken thumb: Thumb fracture usually takes about 6-8 weeks to heal. A thumb sprain can take twice as long, depending on the ligament that h

how do i tell the difference between a hyperextended thumb and a sprained thumb i hurt it playing vball & now hurts when pressure is being applied: Same condition: A sprain is an injury to a ligament that holds bones t

2016年9月28日 · How can i tell if my thumb is broken or sprained? 2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in. Share.

2019年9月5日 · There can be: I have "jammed" my finger only to find out it was broken later on. A sprain is a medical term which involves tearing of ligaments. A "jam" is a non-medical term for almost any injury to a finger resulting in almost any type of damage.

Thumb: A sprain effects the ligaments around the thumb joint while a fracture involves the bones of the thumb.

2017年11月27日 · Exercises for a sprained knuckle? How to know if I have done something to my knuckle e.G sprained or broke it etc? Is it possible to sprain your knuckle? Broke a wall now sprained hand/knuckle? My husband was in a auto accident in February 2013 and his knuckle as of now it still hurts. He's told that it's just a mild sprain. How is this pos?