What are common complications of metacarpal fractures?
As with most fractures, nonunion is a major complication. In open fractures, infection is another important complication.
1. Ununited oblique fracture of distal left metacarpus #5 with moderate calcifications on the proximal side of the metacarpus.
2. Incomplete ventral subluxation of left distal phalangeal base #5.
3. Moderate degenerative changes of left radiocarpal and left proximal interphalangeal joint #5.
4. No osteolytic lesion, bony erosion or abnormal soft tissue densities.