Thumb metacarpal fractures can be classified as shaft or base fractures, with base fractures further classified into extra-articular (epibasilar) or intra-articular. Intra-articular fractures are ...

Thumb Fractures / Broken Thumb - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Thumb fracture is a serious condition which affects your ability to hold or grasp things and increases your risk for arthritis.

J.R. Smith is readying to come back from surgery for what was termed a "complex thumb fracture" sustained on Dec. 20 while trying to swipe a ball from an opponent.

This week we are going to discuss scaphoid fractures in the wrist. The scaphoid is a peanut shaped bone on the thumb side of the wrist. When a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) occurs, the patie… ...

These fractures are divided into 3 types: Bennett, Rolando, and severely comminuted. In Bennett fractures, the displaced fragment is found at the volar-ulnar portion of the metacarpal base.

Bennett's fractures occur when an outside force pushes or pulls a partially flexed thumb backward toward the forearm. As a result, the bone making up the base of the thumb—the first metacarpal ...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez sustained a hairline fracture in his left thumb, the team announced Saturday. The prognosis for Baez was not immediately clear after an MRI revealed the break.

Carlson, whom the Orioles signed to a free agent contract in January, batted .321 in spring training with a .500 on-base percentage and .571 OPS. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports .

Cowser, 25, played in just four games this season before he fractured his left thumb diving into first base. He opened the season 2-for-16 with a home run.