Sprained Thumb
A sprain is an injury that affects the ligaments of the body. It is a result of torn fibers of the ligament. A partial tear may cause a sprain or a completely torn-apart ligament. The most common type of sprain is the ankle sprain, followed by the wrist, knee, and thumb.
A sprain may let the thumb feel a tear or a pop in the joints. In addition, it may prompt the joint to feel stiff or unstable. Along with these, spasms and cramping may also take effect. The difficulty in using the thumb for movements will be harder as the sprain worsens.
A thumb sprain usually happens when the thumb forcefully stretches backward from the palm or in another awkward direction. The tear may range from small to complete tear in the ligament tissue.
Anyone is at risk of experiencing thumb pain due to a sprain, but people who ski or play sports that involve using the hand, such as basketball, volleyball, and football, are more like to have a sprained thumb.
