Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metacarpal shaft fracture
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A non-displaced fracture with angulation is present at the fifth metacarpal shaft.
Case Discussion
Fractures of the 5th metacarpal make up 25% of all metacarpal fractures which equates to 10% of all hand fractures.