Rolando fracture
Abstract Rolando fractures are associated with poor prognosis and when they occur on the dominant hand potential for disability is even greater. Timely imaging, placement into a thumb spica splint, and orthopedic surgery evaluation are integral to ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.
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description | Abstract Rolando fractures are associated with poor prognosis and when they occur on the dominant hand potential for disability is even greater. Timely imaging, placement into a thumb spica splint, and orthopedic surgery evaluation are integral to ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient. |
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spelling | doaj.art-3f3b23042113432bb5e24a7fe58111242022-12-22T01:51:26ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042019-12-017122603260410.1002/ccr3.2544Rolando fractureT. Andrew Windsor0Kelly M. Blosser1Adam C. Richardson2Department of Emergency Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore Maryland USADepartment of Emergency Medicine University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Maryland USADepartment of Emergency Medicine University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Maryland USAAbstract Rolando fractures are associated with poor prognosis and when they occur on the dominant hand potential for disability is even greater. Timely imaging, placement into a thumb spica splint, and orthopedic surgery evaluation are integral to ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2544rolando fractureplain filmshand traumaBennett fractureaxial load injury |
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title | Rolando fracture |
title_full | Rolando fracture |
title_fullStr | Rolando fracture |
title_full_unstemmed | Rolando fracture |
title_short | Rolando fracture |
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topic | rolando fracture plain films hand trauma Bennett fracture axial load injury |
url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2544 |
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