Im 34 and I broke a bone at base of my thumb. I'm 3 weeks in a splint so far. There is a bump on inside base where I broke it. It feels like bone. Is this normal? I am so worried its not gonna heal properly. I am very active golfing, softball, and basketball, and i lift things at my job and need this to heal properly and be 100%. Also was wondering if its ok to take splint off and move thumb and wrist around a little, or not? My doc wasn't concerned at all. He said to wear a splint for 6 weeks, no surgery needed, and to come see him then. He looked at X-rays for about 5 seconds and I was out the door in 5 minutes tops.