Showing posts with label 1-1-5-Fifth metacarpal fracture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1-1-5-Fifth metacarpal fracture. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Fith metacarpal fracture(Boxer's fracture)

  • Occurs during a punch with a closed fist.
  • Usually involves the fifth metacarpal, but the fourth metacarpal may also be involved. 
Boxer's Fracture of Fifth Metacarpal