Bennett's fracture

noun

Etymology

Named after surgeon Edward Hallaran Bennett, who described it in 1882.

Definitions

  1. A partial fracture of the finger involving the base of the thumb, and extending into the…

    A partial fracture of the finger involving the base of the thumb, and extending into the carpometacarpal joint.

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