Change:  thumb.The fracture is not demonstrated on the lateral projection image.Case 231 year old male with unknown history. There is an avulsion fracture of the ulnar aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.The fracture is not demonstrated on the lateral projection image.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 754)

Change:  and its its normal position (Stener Lesion); http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/gamekeepers_thumb http://skillbuilders.patientsites.com/Arthritis/Arthritis-Overview/preview_a~291/article.html (12/2/11)http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/skiers-thumb?page=4http://blog.fitter1.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/b_14_1_2a.jpgRadiographyStress TestStress applied to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. No abnormal joint movement demonstrated.Stress applied to the radial collateral ligament. No abnormal joint movement demonstrated.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 678)

Change: Epiphyseal DevelopmentRadiographically visible primary ossification centres are seen at the bases of the phalanges and the distal ends of the metacarpals. The thumb is an exception where the thumb metacarpal ossifies like a phalanx (proximal ossification centre). The persistent expression of the distal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 426)

Change: Lee F. Rogers Radiology of Skeletal Trauma, 2nd Ed, Vol 2,1992, p976The distinction between these 5 fractures is frequently confused.Bennett FractureRolando FractureBase of Thumb FractureOblique Intra-articular fracture of the base of the thumb with a triangluar fragment at ulnar base of metacarpal; -   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 347)

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Change:  - in addition to volar lip fracture (as seen with Bennett's fracture), there is also large dorsal fragment resulting in Y or T shaped intra-articular fracture - fracture is a comminuted intra-articular fracture at base of thumb metacarpal, even if Y or T is not present - fracture   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 317)

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Change: is a Bennett Fracture? This page considers all aspects of plain film radiography of base of thumb fractures.AnatomyRolando or Bennett Fracture or Neither?Bennett FractureRolando FractureBase of Thumb Fracture   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 58)

Change: ---under construction---IntroductionFractures of the base of thumb can cause considerable confusion. The culprit is the eponym- what is a Rolando Fracture on what is a Bennett Fracture? This page considers all aspects of plain film radiography of base of thumb fractures.AnatomyRolando or Bennett Fracture or Neither?   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 50)

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