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What Might Cause Snapping Of Thumb?

Hello, my right thumb snaps when I open and close it. Sometimes it feels like it is dislocated then snaps back. Last night in the middle of the night I woke up and could not close my thumb. I had to massage it for a few minutes before it would close again?
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,

There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalangeal joint of thumb.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.
Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Might Cause Snapping Of Thumb?

Hello I have studied your case, There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalangeal joint of thumb. If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care