Thumb injury

A thumb injury is an annoying complaint in the thumb joint that can cause many limitations. Here you’ll find all the information about the injury, including how it develops and the available treatment methods. In short, feel free to read on. We’ll explain everything to you.

What exactly is a thumb injury?

A thumb injury is an injury to the thumb, usually located on the side of your hand. It’s an annoying complaint that can hinder you during many daily activities, such as sports and work.

What is the cause?

A thumb injury can develop due to several causes. You may have overused your thumb by typing or gaming too much, or sprained it during sports or an accident. It could also be that your thumb was dislocated or broken after a hard fall or collision. In some cases, there may even be damage to the nerves, tendons or ligaments that connect the thumb to the rest of the hand. In short, there are plenty of ways to sustain an injury to the thumb joint.

What are the symptoms?

To recognize a thumb injury, it’s important to know which symptoms are associated with the complaint. That’s why we’ve created a complete overview of all symptoms:

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Bruising

We recommend treating the thumb injury as soon as possible to prevent further complications and speed up the recovery process. This can vary from rest and ice to physiotherapy or even surgery.

How can a thumb injury be treated?

If you’ve sustained a thumb injury, you naturally want to get rid of the complaint as quickly as possible. The treatment options mainly depend on how serious the injury is. A simple way to treat a minor thumb injury is to get plenty of rest and use an ice pack for cooling. Cooling the thumb can reduce swelling and relieve pain. In more serious cases, surgery may be necessary to repair the injury, such as with a broken thumb. Wearing a thumb brace can also help reduce the complaints. For example, if the issue often occurs during work or sports, wearing a brace can help relieve the pain. Feel free to contact us about using a thumb brace for thumb-related complaints.