Fractura del 5º metacarpiano. A propósito de un caso.

  1. María Hernández Requejo 1
  2. Ancuta María Constantin 1
  3. Carlos Fernández Lozano 2
  4. Cristina Calzado Sanz 1
  5. Paula Cristina García Buen 1
  6. Josué Martín Fuertes 1
  1. 1 Enfermera en el Hospital General de la Defensa de Zaragoza.
  2. 2 Enfermero en el Hospital General de la Defensa de Zaragoza.
Journal:
Revista Sanitaria de Investigación

ISSN: 2660-7085

Year of publication: 2022

Volume: 3

Issue: 1

Type: Article

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Abstract

Metacarpal fractures are one of the main reasons in trauma emergencies, the most frequent being that of the fifth metacarpal, also called boxer’s fracture. They are more common in young people; men and especially the are given more on weekends after alcohol consumption. These fractures are usually caused by punches on hard surfaces or by a fight in the street. In most cases, treatment is usually conservative by placing a splint or cast.

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