Bennett’s fractures typically involve an oblique fracture line that compromises the integrity of the carpometacarpal joint, while Rolando fractures are characterised by a comminuted, often Y- or ...

J.R. Smith is readying to come back from surgery for what was termed a "complex thumb fracture" sustained on Dec. 20 while trying to swipe a ball from an opponent.

Thumb metacarpal fractures can be classified as shaft or base fractures, with base fractures further classified into extra-articular (epibasilar) or intra-articular. Intra-articular fractures are ...

Matthews sustained a Bennett's fracture and needed to undergo surgery to pin his thumb as a result. Glazer went on to say that the injury will cost Matthews at least four weeks—and likely more.

These fractures are divided into 3 types: Bennett, Rolando, and severely comminuted. In Bennett fractures, the displaced fragment is found at the volar-ulnar portion of the metacarpal base.