Thumb sprains are caused by a tearing of the ligaments around the thumb joint. A splint may be required to immobilize the thumb joint. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of thumb sprains in this health video
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- Be careful
- Ice and elevate
- Splinting may be necessary
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Dr. Ulrich joined On Call Medical Group in 2006. She had previously practiced at Doctors Medical Center in Richmond, Calif., and prior to that worked with the uninsured and homeless population of San Francisco at the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic. Throughout her medical career, Dr. Ulrich as also been involved in numerous medical research studies. Dr. Ulrich holds a B.S. from Harvard University, an M.P.H. for the University of California at Berkeley, and an M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.