Bennet's Fracture

Question 1

What is Bennet Fracture

Answer 1

Intra-articular fracture at base of 1st metacarpal

Question 2

Aetiology of Bennet Fracture

Answer 2

Axial compression of slightly flexed CMC Joint

• Falling on outstretched hand
• Boxing

Question 3

Bennet Fracture displacement due

Answer 3

due to proximal pull from abductor pollicis longus

Question 4

Treatment of Bennet fracture

Answer 4

Reduction
Plaster Cast
Wire
Screw Fixation