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Case #7

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Demographics: 16 years old, Male
Indication: Punched wall

Case #7

Findings

  • Acute mildly displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck with volar angulation
  • Overlying soft tissue swelling

Diagnosis

Boxer's fracture

Sample Report

Acute mildly displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck with volar angulation (Boxer's fracture).

No joint malalignment.

Overlying soft tissue swelling.

Discussion

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References

  • Nellans KW, Chung KC. Pediatric hand fractures. Hand Clin 2013; 29: 569-578.

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