Thumb Trauma: Bennett Fractures, Rolando Fractures, and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

Brian T. Carlsen; Steven L. Moran

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.03.017

Thumb Trauma: Bennett Fractures, Rolando Fractures, and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

Brian T. Carlsen, Steven L. Moran

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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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)
Pages (from-to)	945-952
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume	34
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.03.017
State	Published - May 2009

Keywords

Bennett fracture
Rolando fracture
thumb
trauma
ulnar collateral ligament injury

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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