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.
Keywords: Bennett fracture; axial load injury; hand trauma; plain films; rolando fracture.
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