Avulsion Fracture of the Second Metacarpal Base by the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: A Case Report.
- Author:
Kee Byoung LEE
1
;
Ki Hoon KANG
;
Ho Guen CHANG
;
Seok Beom LEE
;
Young Wan MOON
;
Yung Gun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedicdic Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Second metacarpal;
Avulsion fracture;
Extensor carpi radialis longus
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2001;36(1):89-92
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An avulsion fracture of the second metacarpal base by the extensor carpi radialis longus is rare. There have been only 7 reports (in 10 patients) of this injury in the literature. We report upon a case of avulsion fracture of the second metacarpal base, which was treated successfully by open reduction and internal fixation.
