Bennett fracture,what to know?
Bennett fracture, what to know?
A thumb spica cast or splint is worn to maintain positioning while Bennett's fracture heals. Fractures that require realignment are reduced surgically and stabilized with pins, screws, or plates. Bennett's fracture can also be treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
It is common for the thumb to feel weak for 6 months after this injury. Occasionally loss of bone alignment occurs and additional treatment may be required. In general, it takes 6 weeks for a hand fracture to heal and at least another 6 weeks for it to remodel and consolidate.
A thumb spica cast or splint is worn to maintain positioning while Bennett's fracture heals. Fractures that require realignment are reduced surgically and stabilized with pins, screws, or plates. Bennett's fracture can also be treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
It is common for the thumb to feel weak for 6 months after this injury. Occasionally loss of bone alignment occurs and additional treatment may be required. In general, it takes 6 weeks for a hand fracture to heal and at least another 6 weeks for it to remodel and consolidate.
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