Open AccessRolando fracture
Author(s) -
Windsor T. Andrew,
Blosser Kelly M.,
Richardson Adam C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2544
Subject(s) - medicine , orthopedic surgery , orthopedic trauma , thumb , splint (medicine) , surgery , general surgery , physical therapy
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.