These are known as the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. Some doctors also include breaks in the neck of the second and third metacarpal bones in the definition of a boxer's fracture.

This fracture is a break in the fifth metacarpal, the one below the pinky. Metacarpal Fracture Symptoms The location of your metacarpal fracture may impact where you feel symptoms.

Age (years): median (IQR); min-max 44 (n/a); 23–62 45 (n/a); 23–71 44 (28); 23–71 Height (cm): median (IQR); min-max 165 (n/a); 158–174 185 (n/a); 175–195 ...

Hi! So back in October 2015, I broke my 5th metacarpal. I'll attach a link to the xray below. So after breaking it, I didn't bother telling my parents because I thought it was just a normal swelling ...

I had a simple fracture - fissure - in 5th metacarpal (not displaced). Do I have to imobilize for 4 to 6 weeks too? You may have to immobilize, but 4-6 weeks may be too long. The best thing for you to ...

Fractures in the second metacarpal, below the index finger, are less common. In people aged 18–34 years, metacarpal and finger fractures are the most common type of fracture in the upper ...

All-Star forward Kevin Love sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand fifth metacarpal in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.The team announced the injury ...

Pablo Torre has fifth metacarpal bone fracture in left hand. He is set to have surgery in the coming days under Doctor Xavi Mir's supervision. fcbarcelona.com. First Team. label.aria.clock 16 Jul 24 ...