Metacarpal Head Fracture

Metacarpal head fracture
Location Neck, Distal Articular, Palmar Articular
Skin Integrity Open vs Closed
Fracture Pattern Sagittal, Coronal, Transverse, Oblique, Comminuted
Displacement Translation, Rotation, Angulation
Maturity Skeletally Immature vs Mature
Special Problems Bone Loss, Tooth Contamination
Common Associated Injuries Extensor Mechanism

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