Metacarpal Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
What is Boxer’s fracture?
A
Fracture of 5th metacarpal with punching injury
2
Q
Treatment of metacarpal fractures?
A
3-5th: treated conservatively
- Rotational alignment checked
- Overlapping of fingers when making a fist: corrected by manipulation
3
Q
Fight bite?
A
Laceration sustained to puncher’s hand from punching tooth
4
Q
What can fight bite cause?
A
Septic arthritis of MCP joint
5
Q
Treatmnet of phalangeal fractures?
A
Neighbour strappin/splintage
Significantly displaced= MUA/ MU digital nerve block
-Unstable/intra-articular fracture: may require K wires/small screws
