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Injuries to the wrist By : Dr. sanjeev
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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
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Bennett Fracture Fig : -
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Site Fig : -
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Clinical features Pain
Swelling and tenderness over the base of the thumb Movements of the thumb are severely restricted
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Signs inability to touch the base of the little finger with the tip of your thumb
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Bennett`s fracture Investigation : Plain X – ray
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Treatment Closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with k – wire
If fails , ORIF with K – wire or a small screw
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Percutaneous Pin Fixation
pins stabilize first metacarpal to trapezium or second metacarpal
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