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*Weak pinch
*Weak pinch
*TTP at apex of anatomic snuffbox, base of thenar eminence
*TTP at apex of anatomic snuffbox, base of thenar eminence
==Imaging==
*Best seen on 20-degree pronated oblique view
[[File:Trapezium_Fracture.jpg|thumb|Trapezium fracture]]


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Carpal fractures}}
{{Carpal fractures}}
==Evaluation==
*Hand x-ray (best seen on 20-degree pronated oblique view)
[[File:Trapezium_Fracture.jpg|thumb|Trapezium fracture]]


==Management==
==Management==
*Short arm [[thumb spica splint]]
*Short arm [[thumb spica splint]]
*Displaced fracture >1mm or diastasis >2mm require surgery
*Displaced fracture >1mm or diastasis >2mm require surgery
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Revisión del 20:56 4 jul 2017

Background

  • Occurs via direct blow to thumb or dorsiflexion and radial deviation force
  • Major complication is nonunion

Clinical Features

  • Painful thumb movement
  • Weak pinch
  • TTP at apex of anatomic snuffbox, base of thenar eminence

Differential Diagnosis

Carpal fractures

AP view

Evaluation

  • Hand x-ray (best seen on 20-degree pronated oblique view)
Trapezium fracture

Management

Disposition

See Also

References