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Bilateral Bennett's fracture: A case report
Salvatore Cassaro1, Salvatore Ratano1, Domenico Claudio Cobisi1
1Department of Orthopaedics Surgery (DICHIRINOS), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Trauma Case Reports
|February 28, 2023
Summary
This study presents a rare case of bilateral Bennett
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Bennett's fracture is a common intra-articular fracture of the first metacarpal base.
- It typically results from axial trauma to a flexed thumb.
- Surgical management options include closed reduction with percutaneous pinning or open reduction with internal fixation.
Observation:
- This paper details a rare case of bilateral Bennett's fracture.
- The patient presented with fractures in both thumbs.
- Two different surgical treatments were employed for each fracture.
Findings:
- The study reports good clinical outcomes following surgical intervention for bilateral Bennett's fracture.
- It highlights the successful management of a previously unreported injury pattern.
- The decision-making process for varied surgical approaches is discussed.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Bennett's fracture presentation and management.
- It suggests that bilateral Bennett's fractures, though rare, can be treated successfully with tailored surgical strategies.
- Further research may explore optimal treatment algorithms for complex or bilateral hand fractures.
