103 - Bennett's Fracture

*Intraarticular fracture of the Base of the first Metacarpal (Thumb).

*If the above fracture is associated with communition of the metacarpal base, it is called as rolando's fracture.

*The Bennett's fracture is important because it involves the articular surface and surgical intervention is needed in such fractures.

*If the displacement of the fracture fragments is less than 3 mm then percutaneous pin fixation is done in these cases.

*If the displacement of the fracture fragments is more than 3 mm then Open Reduction and Internal Fixation is done.