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Boxers Fracture

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Description: Boxer's fracture is a common name for a fracture of the distal fifth metacarpal and received its name from one of its most common causes, punching an object with a closed fist. It can occur from a fistfight or from punching a hard object.

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Added: Sat Jun 09 2007