Thumb trauma: Bennett fractures, Rolando fractures, and ulnar collateral ligament injuries.
Injuries to the thumb are predominated by fractures of the proximal phalanx, ligamentous injuries about the metacarpophalangeal joint, and metacarpal base fractures. This article will attempt to summarize recent advancements within the realm of thumb trauma, with particular attention to Bennett fractures, Rolando fractures, and ulnar collateral ligament injuries.
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Brian T
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Carlsen
Steven L
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Moran
D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*