neck of fifth

Metacarpal

 Fractures

 

1.  Neck of 5th Metacarpal

2.  Metacarpal Shaft

3.  Metacarpal Head

4.  Base of Metacarpal Fracture Dislocations

5.  MCPJ dislocations

 

1.  Neck of 5th Metacarpal Fracture

 

Non operative Management

 

Accept 45o angulation

- will have finger extensor lag, but will recover

Metacarpal Fractures

Fractures

 

1.  Neck of 5th Metacarpal

2.  Metacarpal Shaft

3.  Metacarpal Head

4.  Base of Metacarpal Fracture Dislocations

5.  Base of Thumb Fractures / Bennett's / Rolanda

 

1.  Neck of 5th Metacarpal Fracture

 

Non operative Management

 

Accept 45o angulation

- will have finger extensor lag, but will recover