Presentation
Painful and swollen hand after a "Street Fight".
Patient Data
Age: 40
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metacarpal fracture
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Oblique fracture of the 5th metacarpal proximal shaft.
Case Discussion
Fractures of the 5th metacarpal make up 25% of all metacarpal fractures which equates to 10% of all hand fractures.