How long does it take to fully recover from a dislocated thumb

A dislocated thumb usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to gradually recover, and may take more than 3 months if the injury is severe. In general, the thumb dislocation needs to be reset by manipulation in a timely manner. After resetting, the thumb needs to be immobilized with a small splint for about 4 weeks, so that the soft tissues around the joint can be fully repaired. After the soft tissue at the dislocation has recovered well, remove the small splint and start to exercise the function of the finger, and after another 3 to 4 weeks, the thumb can be basically back to normal. Some patients may be due to the dislocation of the soft tissue damage is more serious, early not standardized immobilization of the thumb to limit the activities, resulting in the injury recovery is slow, may appear in the later stage of the thumb function recovery is slow, or dislocation of the joint activity is limited, flexion function recovery is not perfect and other symptoms. After the occurrence of thumb dislocation, go to the hospital as soon as possible for treatment, timely manipulation and reset treatment, and braking, and follow the doctor’s instructions to rest and gradually resume the functional exercise, to avoid the thumb function of the late recovery of poor activities affected.