Broken (sort of) thumb
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Pieman68

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Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Afternoon

Just looking for advice/experiences on a broken thumb. Currently in plaster for 2 weeks pending a visit to the hand clinic for review

Saw x-ray on Sunday and there is a small sliver of bone sticking out sideways at the base of the thumb (MCP joint?). Afraid I can't remember what type of fracture he said it was but he did mention that surgery or a repot may be necessary

Does anybody have any experience or thoughts on what I might be looking at?

It's my left thumb and I am left handed. Also means I am having to work from home as I can't drive (well I can but am refusing to give the insurance company chance to revoke insurance should I have an accident)

Any help/advice gratefully received. Made it to 41 (on Saturday) and never had a pot before. Not bad for a rugby player I suppose wink