Bennett fracture
Presentation
Fall. Left hand swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 75
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bennett fracture
X-ray
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Frontal
Cortical irregularity and linear lucency through the proximal metaphysis of the left first metacarpal.
No further bony abnormality is identified. Alignment remains anatomical.
Case Discussion
Bennett fractures are two-part, intra-articular fractures of the base of the first metacarpal. They should be distinguished from epibasal (pseudo-Bennett) and Rolando fractures.