Boxer fracture

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Claims to have hit a wall in anger.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Transverse fracture of the metacarpal neck, with marked volar angulation of the distal fragment.

Case Discussion

Typical boxer fracture.

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