Boxer's Fracture (cont.)
Medical Author:
Manuel Hernandez, MD
Coauthor:
Jacob W Ufberg, MD
Medical Editor:
Ruben Olmedo, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
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Boxer's Fracture CausesBoxer's fractures received their name from one of their most common causes-punching an object with a closed fist. This occurs commonly during fist fights or from punching a hard object such as a wall or filing cabinet. Although these breaks usually occur when the hand is closed into a fist, they can also occur when the hand is not clenched and strikes a hard object. Viewer Comments & ReviewsBoxer's Fracture - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your boxer's fracture? |
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