HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Possibility Of Further Injury After Compression Fracture, Protection Required ?

My son had a compression fracture on his thumb that was caused by just catching a baseball and pulling the thumb directly back into a hyper-extension position. Just curious on the general recovery time as the xray does not appear as a normal line fraction and more of just a bump in the bone which makes sense with the word compression . Is there less risk with this type of injury if he continues to play if the thumb is protected or immobilized to prevent further injury?
Mon, 7 May 2012
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Seems its just a bony contusion :
1. Protection or Immobilisation of thumb and adjacent joints for usually 2 weeks takes care of the soft-tissue injury or ligamentous sprain incurred during injury,
2. Followed by mobilisation of thumb can gain a good function.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sprain


Loading Online Doctors....
Possibility Of Further Injury After Compression Fracture, Protection Required ?

Seems its just a bony contusion : 1. Protection or Immobilisation of thumb and adjacent joints for usually 2 weeks takes care of the soft-tissue injury or ligamentous sprain incurred during injury, 2. Followed by mobilisation of thumb can gain a good function.