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4th metacarpal fracture (importance of 2 views)

Case contributed by: Dr Jeremy Jones

Presentation:

Hand trauma.

From the case: 4th metacarpal fracture (importance of 2 views)
Modality: X-ray

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  • <p>Fractured 4th metacarpal</p><p>The fracture is pretty tricky to see on this film</p>

Fractured 4th metacarpal

The fracture is pretty tricky to see on this film

Fractured 4th metacarpal : the importance of two views.

Case Discussion:

This case highlights the importance of using 2 views in patients with trauma.

The 4th metacarpal fracture isn't apparent on the AP view: however, the lateral and then the oblique show the whole story.

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