Fracture shown in this radiograph is:: (A) Colies' fracture, (B) Smith's fracture, (C) Bennet's fracture, (D) Rolando's fracture
Answer is C. Ans. C Bennet's fractureThere is a 2-part fracture of base of thumb (first metacarpal) with intra articular extension. Similar intra articular 3 part or comminuted fracture is known as Rolando's fractureQ. Abductor pollicis longus tendonQ - creates an un-opposed pull on the fracture fragments hence Bennet's fracture requires internal fixationQ.