Presentation
Injury of right hand since 2 hours slipped and fell in the bathroom. landed on an outstretched hand. Swelling noted at the base of the 5th metacarpal bone.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metacarpal base fracture
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Comminuted fracture the base of the right 5th metacarpal bone.
Case Discussion
The Ball-catcher view is one of hand x-ray views which sometimes may clarifying the fracture.
And also is used to showing the joint erosions in rheumatoid arthritis of the hand.