Presentation
Pain on the left hand and left wrist. History of tripped and fall yesterday; the patient landed to the ground with his left hand first (+) tenderness, left palm (3rd, 4th, 5th metacarpal area), (+) tenderness anterior aspect of the left wrist (mid part), (-) open wound. The patient wore safety gloves.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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A fracture in the base of the 5th metacarpal bone of the left hand is seen.
Case Discussion
This fracture is simple, with no significant displacement.
Treatment: was Ethyl chloride spray, bandage, and splint applied.