Correction of malunited Bennett's fracture by intra-articular osteotomy: a report of two cases.
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Abstract
Two young male laborers had a corrective intra-articular osteotomy for a symptomatic malunited Bennett's fracture. Follow-up examination at 24 and 40 months, both patients experienced dramatic pain relief and improved thumb range of motion, and grip, and pinch strengths. A corrective intraarticular osteotomy is an acceptable alternative to arthrodesis or arthroplasy in select patients with a malunited Bennett's fracture.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Malunited
- Joint Dislocations
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint
- Metacarpus
- Osteotomy
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand