Presentation
A case of fracture mid shaft of radius. Post operative x ray were taken.
Patient Data
Age: 47 year
Gender: Male
From the case:
Short 5th metacarpal
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Info
Corrected fracture of midshaft of radius. Incidentally noted short 5th metacarpal.
Case Discussion
Isolated 5th metacarpal shortening can be seen in familial diabetes mellitus type-I, however this patient has no family history of diabetes mellitus and the cause is unknown.
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