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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness And Numbness Of Thumb After A Severe Cut

2 days ago I cut my thumb out the outer side of my left hand the cut itself is about half an inch long and went bone deep I held it together and I has closed up without stitches but now my thumb can't bend at the tip and it feels numb and at times feels very cold. What should I do?
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you cut your thumb on outer side of my left hand . In my opinion you might cut one of tendons and outer digital nerve cut.You should visit orthopedic surgeon and should get your nerve and tendons repaired . You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful.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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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness And Numbness Of Thumb After A Severe Cut

Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you cut your thumb on outer side of my left hand . In my opinion you might cut one of tendons and outer digital nerve cut.You should visit orthopedic surgeon and should get your nerve and tendons repaired . You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful.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