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Jean Passepartout · 04-06-2014 02:00PM #1

Hello Boardies,

Had a bit of a fall last week and managed to dislocate my thumb. (I THINK!!)

I landed on my hand, and felt a pop in my thumb. I felt that it popped out and back in, because afterwards I was still able to move my thumb. It's been sore now for a few days, especially around the lower joint think its called the carpometacarpal joint.

Anyway the reason for my post here is find out what I should do. My initial thought was to go to Doc/A&E but frankly don't want taking a place up in a&e with a sore thumb, or paying to see a doc who charges me €50 to say theirs noting they can do. So can anyone here point me in the right direction as to what I should do??

04-06-2014 02:02PM

Go to the doc. If they need an xray or whatever they'll give you a referral which will help along the line

Oryx · 04-06-2014 03:29PM

Your thumb may be fine, or it may be about to fall off. WE DON'T KNOW.

Which is why medical advice is not allowed here. Youll need to make the decision on what to do yourself. Sorry.

A referral from a doctor will save you the a&e charge, and if you go, try and go during a quiet time at a&e if possible for less delays.

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