Assessment and Management of Distal Metacarpal Fractures

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:

1) Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of metacarpal fractures;
2) Create a differential diagnosis for metacarpal fractures;
3) Understand the initial management for a patient with a metacarpal fracture;
4) Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of metacarpal fractures;
5) Identify potential complications of metacarpal fractures
6) Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of metacarpal fractures.

 

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