Four Fractures of the Wrist

Four Fractures of the Wrist

Rolando Fracture Comminuted Intra-articular Fracture through base of thumb Prognosis: worse than Bennett's fracture (difficult to reduce)   Bennett's Fracture Intra-articular fracture/dislocation of base of 1st metacarpal Small fragment of 1st metacarpal continues to articulate with trapezium Lateral retraction of 1st metacarpal shaft by abductor pollicis longus   Barton's Fracture Intra-articular fracture of the dorsal margin of the distal radius Extends into radio-carpal joint   Colles' Fracture Extra-articular fracture of the distal radius Does not extend into joint space Dorsal angulation with radial and dorsal displacement of distal fragment Frequently associated with fracture of ulnar styloid