Fifth metacarpal fractures or "boxer's fractures'" are by far the most common hand fractures encountered in the primary care setting. [1] As the name suggests, these injuries are most frequently ...

When a boxer or mixed martial arts fighter punches an opponent, the positioning of his hand can have an impact on whether a bone will break. Too little support on the side of the hand allows the bones ...

A rare case of unstable hamatometacarpal joint fracture-dislocation in a gymnast is presented. It was treated conservatively with successful outcome. Hamatometacarpal fracture-dislocation (HMFD) is a ...

Figure 1. Radiograph showing a lateral view of the right hand Tenderness over the hypothenar eminence, swelling and limited flexion also suggest fracture. After sustaining a fall the previous evening, ...