GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Broken Thumb Healing Time Statistics

The average healing time for a broken thumb is typically around 6-8 weeks.

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"On average, a broken thumb takes 6 weeks to heal completely."

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"The earliest reported return to play after a UCL repair was in 6 weeks in a football player."

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"According to a study, only 21% of skier’s thumb injuries are diagnosed and treated promptly."

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"Approximately 5%-10% of all skiing injuries involve thumb ligament injury."

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"There is a fracture healing rate of 92% in distal phalanx thumb fractures."

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"Non-union rate of thumb metacarpal fractures is between 3% and 9%."

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"Associated carpal injuries occur in approximately 11% of thumb metacarpal base fractures."

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"Thumb fractures represent 3-5% of all hand fractures."

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"Sports-related injuries make up about 35%-50% of all injuries involving the hand and wrist."

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"About 20% of thumb fractures are managed with nonoperative treatment."

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"More than 60% of fractures in children aged between 7-12 often involve the phalanges."

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"Approximately 50% of thumb fractures in young children are greenstick fractures."

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"Around 35% of all accidents resulting in a trip to the ER involve an injury to the fingers or thumbs."

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"Nearly 40% of metacarpal fractures, that include the thumb, are related to sports activities."

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"Approximately 10% of all bone breaks in the United States occur in the fingers and thumb."

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