Avulsion fracture of tendon of extensor carpi radialis longus: unknown mechanism

J Emerg Med. 1997 Mar-Apr;15(2):201-7. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(96)00348-4.

Abstract

Fractures of the base of the second metacarpal are infrequent events compared with those of the first or fifth metacarpal. Furthermore, these fractures are often difficult to visualize on standard radiographs. There is controversy regarding the management of such fractures. Two case reports and a discussion of this entity are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Bicycling / injuries
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metacarpus / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpus / injuries*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tendon Injuries / therapy
  • Tendons / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wrist Injuries / therapy