Metacarpal fracture - little finger

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Distal forearm pain after being involved in a fight.

Base of 5th metacarpal fracture.

Case Discussion

The eagle-eyed radiographer spotted the base of 5th metacarpal fracture on the forearm view and added the dedicated hand view, saving the blushes of the A&E staff who didn't examine him properly.

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