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Medical Conditions - Metacarpal Fracture

The fractures of the hand are termed metacarpal fractures. A break in one of the five metacarpal bones in either hand occurs in the metacarpal fractures, also categorized as fractures of the head, neck, shaft, and bone. Common symptoms include pain, bruise, swelling, deformity, misalignment, etc. Treatment options include antibiotics, physiotherapy, body strapping, etc.

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Is buddy taping sufficient to fix my right fifth metacarpal fracture?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to take RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment. Rest with buddy strapping with length achievement and plaster slab application.

Is surgery necessary after a boxer's fracture?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are clinical and radiological criteria that are followed to reduce or accept the deformity.

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