GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Boxer’s fracture is the fifth metacarpal neck fracture resulting from direct trauma to the clenched fist. Worldwide, this type of fracture is the most typical presentation to emergency departments. The management of fifth metacarpal fractures varies from one setting to another.

Detailed explanation-2: -A boxer’s fracture is a break in the neck of the 5th metacarpal bone in the hand. It usually happens when you punch an object at a high speed. Symptoms of a boxer’s fracture include pain and swelling of the hand, limited range of motion of the pinky finger, and misalignment of the finger.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bennett fracture is the most common fracture involving the base of the thumb. This fracture refers to an intraarticular fracture that separates the palmar ulnar aspect of the first metacarpal base from the remaining first metacarpal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Metacarpal shaft fractures are classified into three types: transverse, oblique/spiral, and comminuted [4].

Detailed explanation-5: -A boxer’s fracture usually involves metacarpal V, but can occur in metacarpals 2-4 as well. Bennett’s and Rolando’s fractures involve the first metacarpal bone. Bennett’s fracture occurs at the base of the first metacarpal where it articulates with the carpal bones of the wrists.