Metacarpal Fracture

Aka: Metacarpal Fracture, MCP Fracture

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II. Types: Specific

  1. Distal fifth (or fourth) Metacarpal
    1. Boxer's Fracture
  2. Proximal First Metacarpal (thumb)
    1. Bennett's Fracture
    2. Rolando fracture

III. Signs

  1. Dorsal angulation of the distal Fracture fragment (secondary to interosseus Muscles)

IV. Management: Conservative Management

  1. Indications
    1. Fracture well aligned and opposed
  2. Immobilize for 4 weeks
    1. Short Arm plaster cast or Splint
    2. Aluminum splint extending under finger
  3. Outcomes
    1. Accept slight shortening of the Metacarpal

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