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Metacarpal Fractures

Classification

According to anatomical location or fracture configuration

Anatomical location

  • Head (intra-articular and peri-articular fractures)
  • Neck – most common fracture, usually involving 5th metacarpal (Boxer’s fracture)
  • Shaft
  • Base

Fracture configuration

  • Transverse
  • Oblique
  • Spiral
  • Intra-articular


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