Fifth Metacarpal Fracture (Boxer’s Fracture)

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PostedNovember 17, 2018

Last Updated OnNovember 21, 2018

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The fifth metacarpal is the bone in the hand that attaches to the pinky finger. A fracture, or break, in this bone usually occurs from hitting a hard object with your fist. More…(link to PDF)

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More on Fifth Metacarpal Fracture from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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