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Masai Kofa
BOXER’S FRACTURE
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
OVERVIEW
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.
HOW YOU GET IT
5th metacarpal
ANATOMY
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
AT-HOME 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
MEDICAL CARE
Doctors may use splints
Surgery may be needed
MEDICAL CARE(CONT.)
People who need surgery, recover time longer
If splint, physical therapy maybe needed
RECOVERY