Presentation
Accidentally the patient hit by a metal jack 2 weeks ago at work, he is a helper, he did not wear safety gloves, on examination: left hand (+) tenderness, dorsum (5th metacarpal area).
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Metacarpal fracture
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The X-ray imaging shows a fracture at the middle third of the left 5th metacarpal bone with mild angulation.
A new callus is seen, and mild soft tissue swelling.
From the case:
Metacarpal fracture
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The X-ray imaging shows a fracture at the middle third of the left 5th metacarpal bone with mild angulation.
A new callus formation is seen, and mild soft tissue swelling.
Case Discussion
The presence of the new callus refers to that fracture was not fresh, but still needs correction and a splint.
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