Metacarpal bone fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of pain and swelling at the right hand since yesterday after a twisted hand while using a driller machine at work, on examination: mild swelling, hotness, and tenderness over the dorsal side of right hand mainly over the 4th metacarpal bone.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Spiral fracture in the 4th right metacarpal bone.

Case Discussion

Always at least two radiological positions should be taken when there was clinically doubt of bone injury.

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