Presentation
Fall from bike.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Comminuted fracture right 4th metacarpal
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Frontal projection:
- subtle oblique sclerotic line in the right 4th metacarpal mid-shaft
- carpal bones are normal
- visualized radius and ulnar bone are normal
- the other metacarpal and phylangeal bones are normal
Oblique projection:
- comminuted fracture of the right 4th metacarpal without extension into the articular surface
Case Discussion
The finding was very subtle on the frontal view and could easily be missed. This case highlights the importance of two views in patients with trauma.
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