Presentation
History of injury to right hand due to fall at work place, today Examination: No open wound, swelling and tenders on right hand, 4th metacarpal.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Metacarpal fracture
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X-ray shows right 4th metacarpal middle shaft displaced fracture
Soft tissue swelling is noted
Case Discussion
This case mostly needs surgical treatment to realign and stabilize the fracture fragments
Small metal devices—such as wires, screws, pins, staples, and plates—may be used to hold the pieces of fractured bone in place.