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Health Tip: Spot the Signs of a Fractured Thumb
By LadyLively on December 17, 2014

A painful thumb may be more than an inconvenience — it may signal a fracture that needs a doctor’s care.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons says symptoms of a fractured thumb may include:
- Significant pain or tenderness.
- Coldness or numbness.
- Swelling of the thumb.
- Difficulty or inability to move the thumb.
- A thumb that appears misshapen.
Source: HealthDay
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