Torus fracture - second metacarpal

Case contributed by Anson Chan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Painful swelling over the distal 2nd metacarpal of the left hand after falling from a pushbike.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
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There is a torus fracture through the second metacarpal distal metadiaphysis.

Case Discussion

Plain radiograph findings demonstrating a torus fracture through the second metacarpal of the hand in the context of trauma.

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