Presentation
History of trauma to the right-hand yesterday at home- hit by a hard object. On examination: swelling and tenderness noted to the right hand over the 4-5 metacarpals
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metacarpal base fracture
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Fracture at the base of right 5th metacarpal bone.Â
Incidentally:Â lunotriquetral coalition ( congenital disorder)
A persistent ulnar styloid ossicle ( congenital disorder)
Case Discussion
Lunotriquetral coalition may cause wrist pain.
This is a simple fracture. The treatment was Ethyl chloride spray, bandage, and a splint applied.