Thumb trauma: Bennett fractures, Rolando fractures, and ulnar collateral ligament injuries.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.03.017.
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Abstract
Injuries to the thumb are predominated by fractures of the proximal phalanx, ligamentous injuries about the metacarpophalangeal joint, and metacarpal base fractures. This article will attempt to summarize recent advancements within the realm of thumb trauma, with particular attention to Bennett fractures, Rolando fractures, and ulnar collateral ligament injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Collateral Ligaments
- Fractures, Bone
- Thumb
- Wrist Injuries
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist