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Boxer’s Fracture

Boxer’s Fracture. Masai Kofa. Overview. is defined as a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles Boxer's fractures occur in the metacarpal bones that connect the ring finger or the little finger to the wrist. These are known as the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones.

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Boxer’s Fracture

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  1. Boxer’s Fracture MasaiKofa

  2. Overview • is defined as a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles • Boxer's fractures occur in the metacarpal bones that connect the ring finger or the little finger to the wrist. These are known as the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones

  3. How You Get It • Most common causes-punching an object with a closed fist. • This occurs commonly during fist fights or from punching a hard object such as a wall or filing cabinet. • Although these breaks usually occur when the hand is closed into a fist, they can also occur when the hand is not clenched and strikes a hard object.

  4. Anatomy • 5th metacarpal

  5. At-Home Care • immobilize the injured hand • an ice pack to the injured area • If ice is not available, placing a towel soaked in cold water on the injured hand will work

  6. Medical Care • it is possible for a portion of the metacarpal bone to move out of normal alignment. This is called angulation. The amount of angulation will determine what type of treatment is required to ensure proper healing. • People with boxer's fractures who have acceptable amounts of angulation may be splinted in the emergency department or doctor's office

  7. Medical Care(cont.) • Doctors may use splints • Surgery may be needed

  8. Recovery • People who need surgery, recover time longer • If splint, physical therapy maybe needed

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