A Bennett fracture is a two-part fracture at the base of the thumb. A small piece of bone remains attached to the trapezium, while the rest of the thumb metacarpal moves out of position at the CMC joint.
Is this an emergency?
No, but it requires prompt medical assessment.
Please contact 1300HANDOC for advice and further instructions.
- Weakness in grip strength
- Limited movement
- Pain at the base of the thumb or when pinching/holding objects.
- Swelling and bruising
- Deformity or misalignment
- High impact sports
- Falls onto outstretched hand
- Direct force or trauma to thumb
- Punching
- History and mechanism of injury
- Clinical examination
- Xray
Treatment of a Bennett fracture depends on whether the fracture is stable or displaced. Stable fractures can often be managed with splinting and other non-surgical treatments, while displaced or unstable fractures may need surgery to realign the bone.
Please contact 1300HANDOC to discuss the treatment recommendations based on the injury.
1300 426 362