Presentation
History of fall in bathroom 1 week back, on examination: tenderness is noted over 5th MCP joint of the right hand.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Boxer's fracture
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A comminuted fracture is noted at the neck of the 5th metacarpal with palmar angulation of the distal fracture fragment and intra-articular extension.
Non-displaced fracture is noted at the base of the 4th metacarpal bone.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates the appearance of a boxer fracture, but the patient claimed that he had been fallen in the bathroom 1 week back, and there was no history of assault.
Slightly new callus formation is noted.
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