title: Correction of malunited Bennett's fracture by intra-articular osteotomy: a report of two cases.
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.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals and Clinics, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Jebson
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Blair
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*