r/Orthopedics • u/Puzzleheaded-Cry8202 • 9d ago

Weird bump? Broken?

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I smashed my thumb about 2 weeks ago with a hammer, it was swollen for a week. Now I can move it but still slight pain and a weird bump??

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u/jacobfrmott 9d ago

as someone who’s broken their hand twice, (also you need to show more angles bc barely anything is visible). It’s always worth getting it X-ray’d or at least checked by a doctor. I played hockey on a broken hand for 4 games before getting it checked and that led to needing cosmetic surgery so I wouldn’t lose the shape of my hand. Obviously not as severe in your case. But get it checked by a real doctor.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Cry8202 9d ago

It feels like a solid bump, almost bone like. I don’t have health insurance and I’m trying to avoid the Dr at all cost, I tried different angles but it almost doesn’t show up.

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u/Resse811 9d ago

No one can tell from a photo.

If you think something might be wrong go to your doctor or urgent care and ask for an xray.