Health Tip: Spot the Signs of a Fractured Thumb

(HealthDay News) -- A painful thumb may be more than an inconvenience -- it may signal a fracture that needs a doctor's care.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons says symptoms of a fractured thumb may include:

• Significant pain or tenderness.
• Coldness or numbness.
• Swelling of the thumb.
• Difficulty or inability to move the thumb.
• A thumb that appears misshapen.