Presentation
Right-hand trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metacarpal base fracture
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Minimally displaced fracture at the base of the right fifth metacarpal.
There is no dislocation or other fracture.
Associated soft tissue swelling over the medial border of the hand.
Case Discussion
The fifth metacarpal base fracture usually occurs as a consequence of notable axial loading force to a flexed hand as noted in clenched fist injuries.