Sesamoid fracture - thumb

Case contributed by Katherine Moore
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hyperextension injury 1 week ago. Persistent pain at the base of the right thumb.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Undisplaced fracture through the ulna sesamoid bone of the right 1st metacarpophalangeal joint. 

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