Base of fifth metacarpal fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hand trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Minimally displaced fracture of the base of the fifth metacarpal is present.

There is no dislocation or other fracture.

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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