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Rolando fracture

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Rolando fracture

  • See Also
  1. Phalanx Fracture
  2. Boxer's Fracture
  3. Bennett's Fracture
  • Findings
  1. Rolando fracture is a comminuted, intraarticular Fracture of the thumb Metacarpal base
    1. Contrast with a Bennett's Fracture, which is a single intra-articular Fracture
  • Differential Diagnosis
  1. Bennett's Fracture
  2. Extraarticular Metacarpal Fracture
  • Management
  1. Open reduction and internal fixation
    1. Technically a very difficult procedure for orthopedic surgeons
  • Prognosis
  1. Unlikely to return to normal previous thumb function