Fifth metacarpal neck and shaft fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left-hand trauma a week ago.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

5th metacarpal neck fracture consistent with boxer fracture with volar angulation

No intra-articular involvement

Fifth metacarpal shaft fracture.

Case Discussion

Fifth metacarpal neck and shaft fractures.

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