Bennett Fracture - Case Based Discussion

Introduction Bennett fracture is an intra-articular fracture at the base of the first metacarpal involving the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb. It is an unstable fracture caused by axial loading of a partially flexed metacarpal. Due to the pull of the abductor pollicis longus tendon, the metacarpal shaft displaces proximally and dorsally while a small volar fragment remains attached to the trapezium. Case Presentation A 25-year-old male presented to the emergency department following a...