Injuries to the wrist By : Dr. sanjeev
Bennett`s fracture Definition : - is a fracture dislocation of the palmar base of the 1st metacarpal bone of the thumb with either subluxation or dislocation of the 1st carpometacarpal joint MOI : - Direct blow against the partially flexed metacarpal, in most cases during fist fights
Bennett Fracture Fig : -
Site Fig : -
Clinical features Pain Swelling and tenderness over the base of the thumb Movements of the thumb are severely restricted
Signs inability to touch the base of the little finger with the tip of your thumb
Bennett`s fracture Investigation : Plain X – ray
Treatment Closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with k – wire If fails , ORIF with K – wire or a small screw
Percutaneous Pin Fixation pins stabilize first metacarpal to trapezium or second metacarpal