[Direct Screw Osteosynthesis of a Bennett's Fracture by Radiopalmar Incision after Gedda and Moberg].

BACKGROUND

Bennett's fracture is a partial intra-articular fracture, with two main fragments of the first metacarpal bone. Treatment should aim to rebuild the articular surface and to achieve early mobilisation of the thumb saddle joint.

OBJECTIVE

To demonstrate the operation of direct screw osteosynthesis of a Bennet's fracture by a Gedda/Moberg radiopalmar incision in a video.

PATIENT: During distortion of the thumb, a 31-year old patient suffered a Bennets's fracture, which was operated by direct screw osteosynthesis.

CONCLUSION

Direct screw osteosynthesis is the method of choice to restore the articular surface and early mobilisation of the thumb saddle joint after Bennett's fracture.