Boxer fracture

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Punching injury to the right hand, tenderness at the fifth metacarpal bone.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A fracture through the neck of the 5th metacarpal bone is noted with mild palmar angulation, consistent with boxer fracture.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of a boxer fracture.

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