J Korean Fract Soc.  1997 Oct;10(4):945-948.

Displaced fracture of the base of the second metacarpal into velar side

• Sung YB
• Kim SS

Abstract

Fracture of the base of the second metacarpal bone is usually undisplaced or minimallly displaced. There were some reports of traumatic avulsion fracture of the extensor carpi radialis longus from the base of the second metacarpal. In most cases, the fragments were displaced into dorsal side However, there is noreport uf displaced fracture of the base of the second metacarpal into volar side in English papers. We are reporting a case in which the fragment was displaced into volar side.

Keyword

Base of second metacarpal; Displaced fracture; Volar side

MeSH Terms

Acromioclavicular Joint
Dislocations*
Humans
Joints*
Ligaments*
Range of Motion, Articular
Shoulder