Fractures and Bone Healing

The thumb is composed of two bones, namely the distal phalange and the proximal phalange. The distal phalange is the bone that covers the tip of the thumb up to the knuckle while the proximal phalange covers the knuckle up to the base of the thumb. Between these two bones, specifically those of the thumb and forefinger bones, is the area wherein the webbing of ligaments and tissues are found. In thumb fractures, any of these bones can be damaged but the most severe fractures involve damage to the joints. These injuries usually happen when the fracture occurred on the thumb base that is close to the wrist. Types • Rolando and Bennett fractures . These injuries do happen at the base of the thumb and in the joint that is between the wrist and the metacarpal bone. • Joint fractures . These are considered more severe type of thumb fractures. Generally, these do need surgeries in order to bring back the thumb on its original condition. More complications will arise if these fractures are lef...