Screw and Suspension Fixation for Bennett Fractures
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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
Published on: November 8, 2024
David J Graham1,2,3, Anna Watson1,4, Fraser Taylor2
1Australian Research Collaboration on Hands, Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract:
Bennett fractures are inherently unstable partial articular fractures of the base of the first metacarpal, often resulting from an axial load applied to a partially flexed metacarpal. Multiple options are available for the surgical stabilization of Bennett fractures; each option has associated drawbacks. We present a technique of fixation with headless compression screw(s), combined with suspension fixation, to overcome some of these limitations, with good results.
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