Presentation
Right-hand trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Base of fifth metacarpal fracture
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Displaced fracture of the base of the fifth metacarpal that extends into the carpometacarpal joint.
There is no dislocation or other fracture.
Associated soft tissue swelling over the lateral border of the hand.
Case Discussion
The fifth metacarpal base fracture usually occurs as a consequence of notable axial loading force to a flexed hand as noted in clenched fist injuries.
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