Rapid Review: Boxer’s Fracture

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February 8, 2018
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Boxer's fracture

Sample question:

A 17-year-old boy presents to the clinic with right-hand pain after punching a wall. Physical examination reveals swelling over the dorsum of the right hand with bony tenderness noted with palpation of the fifth metacarpal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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