Metacarpal fractures are a common type of hand injury. For patients in the 18-34 age range, metacarpal fractures are the most common type of hand fracture. 76% of metacarpal fractures happen in males.

Boxer's Fracture Symptoms The typical symptoms of a boxer's fracture are pain or tenderness on the hand near one of the metacarpal bones, around the knuckle. You may also have pain when you move ...

Low-profile anatomic plating systems offer a reliable fixation option with low complication rates for patients with metacarpal fractures, according to published results. Researchers from the ...

Published results showed patients with malignant and aggressive benign tumors of the metacarpal bones may experience satisfactory functional and oncologic outcomes after surgical resection ...

The Athletics placed dynamic rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list on ...

Muncy is dealing with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal on his right hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported Friday. Initial X-rays on Muncy's hand didn't reveal any ...

Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi suffered a fractured metacarpal in Friday's 2-0 win over Iceland.

Ira Winderman @ IraHeatBeat Per Heat: Nikola Jovic will not return to tonight's game. A halftime X-ray on his right hand revealed a fractured second metacarpal. - 7:33 PM ...