Presentation
Hand trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Base of fifth metacarpal fracture
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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.