What to Do If You Dislocate Your Thumb
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A few weeks ago I dislocated my thumb. Lost my balance (I'm a klutz), went to reach out to grab hold of a table, and managed to slam my thumb down on the pad of my finger - and my finger kept going. In looking at it, my thumb was probably 20 degrees beyond where the range of motion should end. Ouch. 
The one thing about dislocating your thumb is that most people instinctively seem to know what to do - try to put it back in place. A firm (and excruitiating) pull right above the joint to put it back in place. And while trying to yank it back into place seems like the only thing to do at such a time, it can also do damage to the ligaments, tendons, and the joint itself if you don't do it right. But when your hand is throbbing in pain and your finger looks disgusting, you may not exactly have a clear mind on how much pressure to yank with.
The one thing about dislocating your thumb is that most people instinctively seem to know what to do - try to put it back in place. A firm (and excruitiating) pull right above the joint to put it back in place. And while trying to yank it back into place seems like the only thing to do at such a time, it can also do damage to the ligaments, tendons, and the joint itself if you don't do it right. But when your hand is throbbing in pain and your finger looks disgusting, you may not exactly have a clear mind on how much pressure to yank with.
- Try light pulling pressure to see if the joint will go back in place before calling your doctor.
- If it won't go back with light pressure, seek immediate medical attention.
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