During fixation of Bennett's fracture, which muscle hinders it?
Bennett's fracture is difficult to maintain in a reduced position due to the pull of the Abductor pollicis longus. Bennett Fracture * Treatment Non-operative closed reduction & cast immobilization * Indications : non-displaced fractures technique * reduction maneuver with traction, extension, proration. and abduction Ref : Maheshwari and Mhaskar 9th ed pg 122
Extensor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis longus
Abductor pollicis longus
Forearm wrist and hand injuries