Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 945-952 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2009 |
Keywords
- Bennett fracture
- Rolando fracture
- thumb
- trauma
- ulnar collateral ligament injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine