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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How to manage my right fifth metacarpal fracture?
Query: Hello doctor, I sustained an injury recently and I had an X-ray. The X-ray shows I have an intraarticular fracture of the right fifth metacarpal with significant ulnar displacement for consideration of ORIF. I went to my local hospital and they did a CT scan. They sent me home and said to wait for t... Read Full »
Answer: 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. Ice application twice daily before the slab. You need a compression bandage. Keep the limb elevated as much as possibl... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male and I suffered a boxer's fracture and broke my fourth and fifth metacarpal bone. I went to see the plastic surgeon that I was referred to and he said surgery was not required and he did not need to push back my bones back in place either. He just had me in an a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are clinical and radiological criteria that are followed to reduce or accept the deformity. Was this fracture an accident or were you practicing any sport as injuries in contact sports are accepted they are likely to recur unless grossly deformed. For patients ... Read Full »
When will walking get normal after foot fracture?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a 2,3,4 metatarsal foot fracture. Thereafter, the foot was in a cast which was removed. Now, there is as slight swelling and it hurts when walking. I am unable to walk smoothly. I partially drag the foot when walking. Hence, I request your advice on the following: When will my walki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 2, 3, and 4 metatarsal fracture can vary from undisplaced midshaft fractures to head fracture which affects forefoot (front part of the foot) to the base of metacarpal fracture which can vary depending on the anatomy of the fracture and thus the treatment also varies... Read Full »
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