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Bennett's fracture
Also known as:
Bennett’s fracture luxation
Associated persons:
Edward Hallaran Bennett
Description:
An intraarticular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal with involvement of carpometacarpal joint. Symptom is extreme pain at the base of thumb, with tenderness and swelling.
Bibliography:
- E. H. Bennett:
Fractures of the metacarpal bones.
Dublin Journal of Medical Science, 1882, 73: 72-75.
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