Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Boxer fracture
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A transverse fracture of the neck of the 5th metacarpal is noted with palmar angulation of the distal fracture fragment. No intra-articular extension of the fracture.
Case Discussion
This is a typical case of a boxer's fracture in a young male.