Management of Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture (Boxer's Fracture): A Literature Review

Boxer’s fracture is the fifth metacarpal neck fracture resulting from direct trauma to the clenched fist. Worldwide, this type of fracture is the most typical presentation to emergency departments. The management of fifth metacarpal fractures varies from one setting to another. Conservative manageme...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-07, Vol.12 (7), p.e9442-e9442
Main Authors: Hussain, Malik Hatim, Ghaffar, Ali, Choudry, Qaisar, Iqbal, Zafar, Khan, Muhammad Noman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Closed reduction
Debridement
Fractures
Literature reviews
Orthopedics
Trauma
Wire
X-rays
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Summary:Boxer’s fracture is the fifth metacarpal neck fracture resulting from direct trauma to the clenched fist. Worldwide, this type of fracture is the most typical presentation to emergency departments. The management of fifth metacarpal fractures varies from one setting to another. Conservative management is the preferred option for closed, non-angulated, non-malrotated fractures while open fractures, significant angulation, rotational deformity, and intra-articular extension are recognised indications for surgical intervention. The scope of this article covers the results of a literature review examining the management strategies for such fractures.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.9442