The Rolando fracture is a type of broken finger involving the base of the thumb.

The quality of reduction does not correlate with late symptoms and osteoarthritic changes.

Despite this fact, the joint surface should be restored as close to its anatomical position as possible.

[citation needed] Some advocate fixation with Kirschner wires, or plate and screw constructions.

Another accepted treatment is an external fixator accompanied by the tension band wiring technique.