What are some of the risks if you never treat a broken bone?

Question

about a year ago i fell and and landed hard on my thumb. i never went to the doctor because it didn't hurt at all after the first few days so i never went to get it checked out, i don't have no problems with my thumb but sometimes when i move it back and forth i can feel the bone move a little inside. so do you think it is broken? and if so what happens if you never get a broken thumb treated. i feel fine and never had any problems and still don't.

Answer 1

I don't know if it is broken but if there was a fracture that hasn't healed properly it can lead to arthritis in that joint which can cause severe pain.

It might be a good idea to have this checked out to prevent future complications.

Answer 2

um, it could heal like that.

so your thumb will be crooked.

and the only thing you can do to put it straight is by breaking it again.

happy falling!

-america