Is My Thumb Broken or Sprained Quiz

Understand common signs of a thumb fracture, sprain, or dislocation in about 10 minutes. Quick, free, and easy to use, it helps you decide if you may need prompt care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
7/15
Circulation, Sensation, and Wound Alerts (CSaWA)
This scale screens for circulation changes, altered sensation, open wounds, escalating pain, and spreading symptoms that may signal the need for urgent attention.
Context only
Some indicators
Urgent action
0NaNContext only1NaNSome indicators3NaNUrgent action
A score of 7 falls in the Urgent action range, indicating one or more alert signs were endorsed that may warrant prompt in-person assessment.
example score
5/15
Injury Mechanism and Structural Signs (IMaSS)
Summarizes injury mechanism and structural signs such as swelling, alignment change, focal tenderness, or bruising that may warrant examination, without distinguishing fracture from sprain.
Context only
Some indicators
Prompt assessment
0NaNContext only1NaNSome indicators3NaNPrompt assessment
A score of 5 falls in the “Prompt assessment” range, indicating multiple mechanism/structural indicators where a significant thumb injury cannot be excluded based on this checklist alone.
example score
7/15
Movement, Strength, and Stability (MSaS)
This scale reflects changes in thumb movement, everyday strength, stability, pain with use, and whether symptoms are progressing.
No functional indicators
Some functional impact
Marked impact (prompt assessment suggested)
0NaNNo functional indicators1NaNSome functional impact3NaNMarked impact (prompt assessment suggested)
A score of 7 falls in the marked impact range, indicating notable changes in movement, strength, or stability with use compared with baseline.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Post-fall thumb pain
41%OF USERS
People who landed on their hand or caught themselves and now have thumb pain, swelling, or bruising and want to gauge how serious it might be.
Sports or gym injury
34%OF USERS
People hurt their thumb during sports, lifting, or a collision and are unsure if it is a sprain, dislocation, or possible fracture.
Work or DIY mishap
25%OF USERS
People who jammed, crushed, or twisted a thumb at work or during home projects and want to know whether to seek urgent care.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Circulation, Sensation, and Wound Alerts (CSaWA)
Average
8
Normal range
5.810.2
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15
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Injury Mechanism and Structural Signs (IMaSS)
Average
4.8
Normal range
2.47.3
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15
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Movement, Strength, and Stability (MSaS)
Average
10.4
Normal range
7.812.9
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It reviews common signs and symptoms after a thumb injury that may occur with a fracture, sprain, dislocation, or another injury. It does not determine which injury is present.
Can the results confirm whether the thumb is broken or sprained?
No; results cannot confirm or rule out a fracture, sprain, or other condition. A clinical exam and sometimes imaging are needed.
How long does it take, and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. It includes 15 questions.
What should be done before or during the quiz to avoid making the injury worse?
Avoid repeatedly testing thumb movement or strength, and support the thumb gently. Remove nearby jewelry if this is easy to do.
When is urgent care recommended?
Seek urgent care for deformity, an open wound, loss of feeling, a blue, pale, or cold thumb, rapidly increasing swelling, or severe worsening pain. Consult a qualified clinician whenever symptoms are concerning.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Is My Thumb Broken or Sprained Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, quick self-check reviews thumb-injury signs that may occur with a fracture, sprain, dislocation, or another injury. It is not a diagnosis and cannot confirm or rule out what is broken or sprained; an examination and sometimes imaging are needed. Avoid repeatedly testing the thumb, support it gently, and remove nearby jewelry if this is easy. Seek urgent care for deformity, an open wound, loss of feeling, a blue, pale, or cold thumb, rapidly increasing swelling, or severe worsening pain. Consult a qualified clinician whenever symptoms concern you.

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