Presentation
History of fall with trauma to the left hand. Swelling and tenderness over the base of 1st metacarpal bone/thenar eminence with painful thumb movements.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bennet fracture
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Intra-articular fracture-dislocation of the base of the 1st metacarpal bone (Bennett fracture).
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Good healing is noted in the previously noted Bennett fracture. Thumb spica cast is seen in place.
Case Discussion
Bennett fracture is a two-part intra-articular fracture of the base of first metacarpal bone.
This was treated with thumb spica cast for 6 weeks.