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1 Injuries to the wrist By : Dr. sanjeev

2 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

3 Bennett Fracture Fig : -

4 Site Fig : -

5 Clinical features Pain
Swelling and tenderness over the base of the thumb Movements of the thumb are severely restricted

6 Signs inability to touch the base of the little finger with the tip of your thumb

7 Bennett`s fracture Investigation : Plain X – ray

8 Treatment Closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with k – wire
If fails , ORIF with K – wire or a small screw

9 Percutaneous Pin Fixation
pins stabilize first metacarpal to trapezium or second metacarpal


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