Why Tape Thumb Injuries?
One of the ways to help an injured thumb is to tape it. There are several methods of taping thumb injuries, but they all work for the same goal: keeping the thumb stable. While the thumb is taped down and kept stable, the injury, whether it's torn ligaments or a broken bone, will have a chance to heal without interference from motion. Moving it can cause any new connections made by the body to break, which prevents healing.