Boxer's fracture

Case contributed by Jose Rodriguez Vazquez
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient presents to orthopedic clinic after falling and sustaining an injury to her right hand.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is an acute, mildly displaced, impacted, and angulated fracture of the right fifth metacarpal neck.

Case Discussion

Acute fracture of the 5th metacarpal neck compatible with a boxer's fracture.

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