Presentation
Punched wall. Now with hand pain. Evaluate for fracture.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Boxer fracture
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There is a fracture through the distal metacarpal of the small finger (fifth digit) that demonstrates radial displacement and mild palmar angulation. The joint spaces are normal.
Case Discussion
This is a case of a Boxer fracture, which is a fracture caused by axial loading from a direct blow to the 5th metacarpal.
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