Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
152 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

What Causes Weakness And Burning Sensation In Thumb After Getting Hurt?

I tripped running up a flight of stairs and landed on an outstretched hand 10 days ago. Immediate severe pain and I felt/heard something pop/snap. Xrays taken two days and additional view four days after incident negative for fracture. It still aches, frequently has a burning sensation on the thumb side of my wrist, more recently my hand just gets weak for no reason (this is my dominant hand). Suggestions?
posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014
Twitter Thu, 25 Sep 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 26 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or thumb joint.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression.

Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
If there is no relief them you may need to do MRI.

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.
I find this answer helpful
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


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Weakness And Burning Sensation In Thumb After Getting Hurt?

Hello According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or thumb joint. If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. If there is no relief them you may need to do MRI. 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.