Metacarpal Fracture: Symptoms, Treatment & Complications - Cleveland Clinic
网页2023年1月9日 · A metacarpal fracture is a type of bone fracture (broken bone). Your metacarpals are the bones in your hand that connect your thumb and finger bones (your phalanges) to your wrist. You can feel your metacarpals by pressing on the back of your hand. Metacarpal fractures are common injuries.
Metacarpal Fractures - Hand - Orthobullets
网页2024年9月5日 · Metacarpal Fractures are the most common hand injury and are divided into fractures of the head, neck, or shaft. Diagnosis is made by orthogonal radiographs the hand. Treatment is based on which metacarpal is involved, location of the fracture, and the rotation/angulation of the injury.
What You Need to Know About Metacarpal Fracture
网页2023年5月21日 · A metacarpal fracture affects one or more of the five metacarpal bones that run from the wrist (carpal) bones to the knuckles. An impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the hand, is usually the cause of a metacarpal fracture. Metacarpal fractures can take more than a month to heal.
What to Know About a Metacarpal Fracture - WebMD
网页A metacarpal fracture is when one or more bones in the hand, called metacarpals, crack or break. Your hands are complex. They’re composed of a collection of ligaments, muscles,...
Metacarpal Fracture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年8月4日 · Metacarpal fractures can occur in various settings but most commonly occur as a result of direct trauma. As metacarpal bones are superficial, these commonly get fractured when the hand is used for evasive action.
Metacarpal fracture of the hand - NHS inform
网页A metacarpal fracture of the hand is usually a minor fracture. However, it can be debilitating as you can’t use your hand normally. Even though it will be uncomfortable, it’s important to move the fingers early on. This will improve the function of the hand and help your recovery.
Metacarpal Fractures - OrthoPaedia
网页Patient Presentation. Metacarpal fractures usually occur after a fistfight, car accident, or fall. At times, a crush mechanism is responsible. Findings include pain (most intense over fracture site), edema, a shortened finger or finger deformity (such as depressed or missing knuckle), and bruising.
Metacarpal base fractures - UpToDate
网页2023年7月17日 · Fractures of the base of the metacarpal bones may be the result of direct or indirect trauma. This topic will review the presentation, diagnosis, and nonoperative management of fractures of the base of the metacarpal bones (not including the thumb).
Current Management of Metacarpal Fractures - Hand Clinics
网页Metacarpal fractures are common, and many can be managed nonoperatively with appropriate reduction and immobilization. As with any hand fracture, the primary goals are to achieve anatomic and stable reduction, bony union, and …
Metacarpal Fractures - Physiopedia
网页Introduction. Hand fractures are common in the general population with relative propensity seen in contact-sport athletes (For example, boxers, football players) and manual laborers [1] A metacarpal fracture. Is a break in one of the five metacarpal bones of either hand.