Friday, November 14, 2008

Finger fractures

1. What is a Bennet's fracture?
2. What is a Rolando's fracture?
3. What is a Boxer's fracture?
4. What is the treatment for finger fracture?

Answers:
1. Oblique fracture or subluxation at the base of the thumb metacarpal.
2. T, Y, or comminuted fracture at the base of the thumb metacarpal.
3. Fracture of metacarpal neck/shaft, often from punching, most commonly seen in 5th digit.
4. Orthopedic referral.

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