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ArticleJournal of ultrasound2025

Sonographic diagnosis of radiographically undetectable bennet fracture.

Stefania Laura Calvisi, Diana Olarte, Marco Meloni, Stefano Bianchi

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Article in Journal of ultrasound, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Stefania Laura CalvisiCasa di Cura Beato Palazzolo, Bergamo, Italy. slcalvisi@gmail.com.
Diana OlarteCIM SA, Cabinet Imagerie Médicale, Géneva, Switzerland.
Marco MeloniOspedale Moriggia Pelascini, Gravedona e Uniti, Italy.
Stefano BianchiCIM SA, Cabinet Imagerie Médicale, Géneva, Switzerland.
Moriggia Pelascini Hospital · ITUniversity of Lausanne · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intra-articular fractures of the base of the first metacarpal (Bennet fractures) are prone to dislocation and require surgical reduction and fixation to prevent secondary degenerative joint disease and chronic dysfunction. Therefore, a prompt diagnosis is necessary, mostly achieved by conventional roentgenograms. We report the case of a 62-year-old man in whom a Bennet fracture was highly suspected on ultrasound (US) examination realized after a fall. Standard radiographs, obtained after US to confirm the diagnosis, were interpreted as normal. A computed tomography was then performed showing a typical Bennet fracture. This case report demonstrates that a careful assessment of bones must be an integral part of any routine musculo-skeletal US examination, particularly in post-traumatic patients. US can detect bone fractures where radiograph is not discriminating.

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Fractures, BoneIntra-Articular FracturesMetacarpal BonesAccidental FallsHumansMaleMiddle AgedRadiographyTomography, X-Ray ComputedUltrasonographyBennet fracturesJointsMusculo-skeletal ultrasoundTrauma

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PMID38691324
PMCPMC11947334
OpenAlexW4396547073

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