Medical MCQ
A 21 Year Old Male attends the Emergency Department after hitting a wall with his Right hand. He has pain and swelling. What is the cause of his pain?
A) 1st Metacarpal fracture
B) Distal Radius Fracture
C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture
D) 3rd Metatarsal fracture
E) Scaphoid Fracture
Answer : C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture - This is the most common metacarpal fracture. It is a minimally displaced transverse fracture of the metacarpal neck. It usually occurs after a sudden force such as a punch.
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