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Is Rest Recommendable For An Ulnar Collateral Ligament Damage To My Right Thumb?
i have ulnar collateral ligament damage to my right thumb.Partial tear I think. I was put in a cast for 8 weeks. My question, I am right handed and in my job i do a lot of typing, writing, lifting, etc...it was recommended that i take 3 to 4 weeks off work to ensure i do not use my hand. Is this recommended for this type of injury?
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
First of all it is radial collateral ligament if it is beside your thumb
or do you mean ulnar collateral of your right hand ?
Any way in my opinion yes rest is recommended however if u wana go back to work swiflty i recommed starting physical therapy as soon an rest period is over
Yet if you can not take this time off work then you should wear wrist brace and use NSAIDs 3 times a day (like Alphinturn )
Good Luck
or do you mean ulnar collateral of your right hand ?
Any way in my opinion yes rest is recommended however if u wana go back to work swiflty i recommed starting physical therapy as soon an rest period is over
Yet if you can not take this time off work then you should wear wrist brace and use NSAIDs 3 times a day (like Alphinturn )
Good Luck
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