What is catchers thumb injury?

What is catchers thumb injury?

Catchers’ Thumb Injury A somewhat similar injury known as catchers’ thumb or mallet thumb occurs when a force causes hyperextension of the upper interphalangeal joint of the thumb, such as when a catcher is “thumbed” by a foul ball tipped directly back or when a soccer player is kicked in the tip of his or her thumb.

How do you treat catcher’s thumb?

Treatment

1. Rest. Try not use your hand for at least 48 hours.
2. Ice. Apply ice immediately after the injury to keep the swelling down.
3. Compression. Wear an elastic compression bandage to reduce swelling.
4. Elevation. As often as possible, rest with your hand raised up higher than your heart.

How can you tell if thumb broken?

Symptoms of a fractured thumb include:

1. Severe pain at the fracture site.
2. Swelling.
3. Limited or no ability to move the thumb.
4. Extreme tenderness when the thumb is touched.
5. A misshapen or deformed look to the thumb.
6. Numbness or coldness in the thumb.
7. Instability of a joint in the thumb.

How long does catcher’s thumb take to heal?

Minor sprains can heal in as few as 2 weeks. More severe sprains can take 6 to 12 weeks, or longer. Anyone who experiences thumb pain, particularly if it lasts longer than a few days should see a doctor.

Do catchers hands hurt?

Researchers found catchers were more likely than other players to have handweakness, with 44% of catchers reporting this symptom compared with 7% ofinfielders and 17% of outfielders. Catchers also reported more symptoms of weakness, numbness, tingling, andpain in their gloved hands (56%) vs. their throwing hands (11%).

What causes pain in thumb knuckle?

There are several causes of thumb pain including: (1) trigger thumb, (2) arthritis, (3) tendonitis, (4) carpal tunnel syndrome, and (5) skier’s thumb.

What is a catchers thumb guard?

This thumb guard for catchers fits comfortably inside your glove to help brace and protect your thumb from impact.