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== Fractures ==

Fractures to the first metacarpal bonebones account for 30-40% of all hand fractures, andof which 25% ofoccur allin metacarpalthe fracturesfirst metacarpal (second to fractures to the fifth metacarpal bone). 80% of fractures to the first metacarpal occur at its base.

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Common fractures to the thumb metacarpal include [[Bennett's fracture]] and [[Rolando's fracture]].

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| title = First (thumb) metacarpal fractures

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