Fracture of the Shaft of the Metacarpal Bone

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Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the shaft of the metacarpal bone.
Symptoms
  • Pain in the hand
  • Swelling in the hand
  • Loss of ROM in the hand
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the hand
Causes
  • Direct forceful blow
  • Striking blow against a solid object with a closed fist
  • Twisting or violent muscle contraction of the hand
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening

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