One of the common fractures that occur during boxing by hitting with a closed fist is
Correct Answer: Bennett's fracture dislocation
Description: It is an oblique intra-aicular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal with subluxation or dislocation of the metacarpal It is sustained as a result of a longitudinal force applied to the thumb. Bennett Fracture * Treatment Non-operative closed reduction & cast immobilization * Indications : non-displaced fractures technique * reduction maneuver with traction, extension, proration. and abduction Ref : Maheshwari and Mhaskar 9th ed pg 117.
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