Items tagged “metacarpal”
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Positive metacarpal sign
In the metacarpal sign, a line drawn along the heads of the 4th and 5th metacarpals will intersect the head of the 3rd metacarpal if shortening is present. The shortened 4th metacarpal is the key to the sign.
The sign is positive in up to 9.6% of normal individuals 3. It is however seen in a va...
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Handstand fracture
A handstand fracture is a specific metacarpal fracture category that affects the head of the metacarpal bone.
Clinical presentation
As the name implies, patients with such a fracture commonly present after losing balance from a handstand and sustaining a high-energy impact to the hand.
Patien...