Presentation
Right-hand trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Boxer fracture
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A minimally displaced fracture through the neck of the fifth metacarpal with palmar angulation of the distal fracture fragment.
No evidence of intra-articular extension of the fracture.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates the typical appearance of a boxer fracture.
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