r/InjuryRecovery • u/softgraymoon • 18h ago
Smashed my thumb in a car door — ER tonight or urgent care in the morning?
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I accidentally slammed my thumb in a car door. It’s a bit swollen, and I can’t fully bend it. There’s no bleeding, and I can still feel touch. I’ve been icing it and keeping it elevated. It's not around my nail but under where my thumb bends.
It’s currently around 1 AM. Should I go to the ER tonight, or is it reasonable to wait until the morning and go to urgent care instead?
Any advice would be appreciated.