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Metacarpal fractures account for 18% of all hand, wrist, and forearm fractures. 1 Fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck (5MCN) are frequently seen in the emergency department (ED) and are the most common metacarpal fracture. 2–6 Nearly 50% of 5MCN fractures occur from “aggression injuries” involving a clenched fist striking a hard object ...
9 Ιαν 2023 · Boxer’s fractures. Fracturing the neck of the metacarpal that connects to your pinkie finger (your fifth metacarpal) is sometimes referred to as a boxer’s fracture. It’s the most common metacarpal fracture, making up 1 in every 4 metacarpal fractures.
5 Σεπ 2024 · Metacarpal Fractures are the most common hand injury and are divided into fractures of the head, neck, or shaft. Diagnosis is made by orthogonal radiographs the hand. Treatment is based on which metacarpal is involved, location of the fracture, and the rotation/angulation of the injury.
The most common cause of a boxer’s fracture is the force applied to the fifth metacarpal bone when the fist punches something while in a clenched position. Less commonly, this fracture may also occur from getting the hand crushed.
24 Ιουν 2022 · Fractures of the metacarpal neck, including so-called "boxer's fractures" (fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck) account for a substantial percentage of all hand fractures. The presentation, diagnosis, and management of metacarpal neck fractures is reviewed here.
No complications such as hyper-reduction, translational displacement, increase in the fracture line, extensor injury or infection on the paths of the Kirschner wires were observed. Discussion. Fractures of the neck of the fifth metacarpal are among the ones most commonly treated by traumatologists and hand surgeons.
This colored x-ray shows a fracture of the 5th metacarpal neck. In this view, angulation appears to be 45°, suggesting that reduction is not necessary.
