Presentation
Traumatic impact to the right hand, pain, and tenderness over the 5th metacarpal head.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Boxer's fracture
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A fracture of the neck of the 5th metacarpal is noted with palmar angulation of the distal fracture fragment.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates the typical appearance of a boxer fracture, but the patient claimed that he had trauma at his hand, and there was no history of assault.
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