Fracture of base of first metacarpal joint without dislocation is called?
Correct Answer: Rolando
Description: The Rolando fracture is a comminuted intra-aicular fracture through the base of the first metacarpal bone. This is a fracture consisting of 3 distinct fragments; it is typically T- or Y-shaped. OTHER OPTIONS: Bennett fracture- fracture of base of 1st MC extending into CMC joint usually very unstable due to pull of Abductor pollicis longus Jones fracture- fracture of base of 5th MT Boxer's Fracture- fracture 5th MC
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