<s>[INST] My computer keyboard id acting up a bit, so please bear with the potential typos. etc. I was recently in a bad car accicdent. I felt fine afterwards even though the car wa s totaled . But the next day the main knuckles i.e. closest to my hands hurt so badly I couldn t move them, and below the knuckles down to the base od the thumbs burned like fire. The right hand eventually healed but the left just seems to get worse asnd worse (and I m lrft handed). This is very distressing to me. I ama professional quitarist and have been so for forty plus years. A nurse friend said it might be broken. Any ideas? [/INST] Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.though it seems very likesly,but still i advice you to get an xray done to find out the cause of pain,even if it is broken proper treatment should heal it up.You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.     I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless. </s>