A study of Bennett's fracture. Special reference to fixation by percutaneous pinning.

In the present study radiological evaluation of 45 cases of Bennett's fracture reveals that different types of fracture dislocations correlate with late and typical deformities of the metacarpal joint surface. Functional results with special reference to treatment by closed reduction and percutaneous pinning show that this method was successful in most cases treated (92%). It is concluded that percutaneous pinning offers a simple and reliable way of fixation which eliminates the need for X-rays during the healing period. Untoward effects on the joints caused by the pins were not observed and the incidence of secondary arthrosis was not higher than reported for other methods of internal fixation.

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