> I just dislocated my thumb at rugby how do I relocate it?

I just dislocated my thumb at rugby how do I relocate it?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
I went to he hospital and it was a 4 hour wait my mum won't do it because she's squeamish I'm pushing it where it's dislocated but nothing's happening it just hurts. And yes I'm certain it's dislocated first aid at the club was sure of it any techniques or methods? It's at the bottom of my thumb where the first knuckle is and it's just crooked I can't push it back in! Do I need to do something particular?I went to he hospital and it was a 4 hour wait my mum won't do it because she's squeamish I'm pushing it where it's dislocated but nothing's happening it just hurts. And yes I'm certain it's dislocated first aid at the club was sure of it any techniques or methods? It's at the bottom of my thumb where the first knuckle is and it's just crooked I can't push it back in! Do I need to do something particular?

this will depend on how many points it is dislocated at If your thumb is dislocated in more than one place you will need help as with any dislocation there is a risk of trapped nerves if you are not careful when relocating then you will really know PAIN the point of dislocation may be swollen, this might need an injection to re-leave pressure or the swelling. just to make putting your thumb back less painful and easier

While this makes the arm extremely mobile and able to move in many directions, it also means that it's not very stable. Most people dislocate their shoulder during a contact sport, such as rugby

You're just going to have to wait at the hospital until they see you. Someone with a dislocated thumb isn't going to be a priority if there are serious cases. Don't try and do it yourself, you could end up with a permanently damaged thumb.