Explaining Chris Paul's right thumb avulsion fracture

Dr. Raj, DPT delves into injury details, return timeline, and some good news

Feb 22, 2022

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Phoenix Suns point god Chris Paul injured his right thumb vs the Houston Rockets and has been diagnosed with an “avulsion fracture”.

The injury

An avulsion fracture means a muscle/tendon chipped off a piece of bone. Based on where he was immediately grabbing, this likely an avulsion fracture on the ulnar (inner) base of this thumb.

Return Timeline

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