How to treat a thumb contusion

Thumb contusion can be treated with braking, ice, medication (e.g. Yunnan Baiyao, Panax ginseng injury tablets), physical therapy, surgery and other methods. 1. Braking: after thumb contusion, patients should reduce the activity of thumb, and can be fixed with finger splint before further treatment. 2. Ice: If there is obvious swelling after thumb contusion, accompanied by obvious pain, ice can be taken to relieve. 3. Medication: Patients can be treated with external application of Yunnan Baiyao or oral administration of drugs that activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as Panax notoginseng tablets. The adverse effects of this drug have not been clarified, pregnant women and those who are allergic to Panax notoginseng tablets are prohibited. 4. Physical therapy: ultrasound and infrared ray can be used to improve local circulation and reduce swelling and pain. 5. Surgical treatment: If the patient has serious contusion and fracture displacement, surgical restoration and fixation can be adopted. If the patient’s contusion symptoms persist for a long time, it is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner, all drugs should be taken under the guidance of a physician, avoid unauthorized medication, so as not to cause adverse reactions.