The correct care of thumb injuries is very important. They are the way we interact with the world and problems with the hands can have massive implications on occupation and the ability to look after yourself.
“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist” Indira Gandhi
Thumb injuries are common and you need to be aware of the anatomy, common injury patterns and their management if you are going to reduce morbidity
The is an excellent theme of the fortnight presentation from Dr Paul Teed focussing on all things thumb.
Below the slide show I’ve put some links to some great x-rays from Radiopaedia.com
Slides by Dr Paul Teed
If you want to know more about thumb fracture classification then check out this Sketchy Medicine post
