Question 1

do you think i'll need to get expensive treatment for a boxers fracture?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A boxer's fracture sometimes requires surgery if the pieces of bone need to be realigned.  If the fracture is mild a cast may be all that is needed.

Question 2

can i still box after my fractured hand(boxers fracture) has healed by itself? i have a small lump on the right side of my right hand

Accepted Answer

Yes: wrap it well to protect further damage  The bump will decrease with time  be careful how you hand the punch to avoid the fracture

Question 3

punch a pole. my hand swelled up. i used a ice pack and its gone down and i can make a fist. i'm worried i got boxers fracture again.

Accepted Answer

Hand swelled: You MAY have a fracture or break and the only way to know is to see your doc.  He/she may order an x-ray.  You don't want the bone to heal out of alignment.  Think about your anger and frustration and work on better ways to cope.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

is a splint better then a cast for a 5th
metacalful boxers fracture my hole hand 4 fingers and arm in half cast and want to use index and middle finga?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If you have a distal 5th metacarpal fracture, then some variant of a "clam digger" splint or cast is applied.   This involves immobilizing the 4th and 5th finger, and flexing them down an bout 70-99 degrees.  There is no benefit or need to immobilize the thumb, index, or middle finger.

Question 5

i'm having boxers fracture on my knuckle, can i do physical exercises while it heals?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can do exercises which do not involve putting any force across that hand.  The danger in doing exercises with the hand involved would be risk of fracture displacement and possible subsequent need for surgery.

Question 6

which type of physical therapy is done for a boxers fracture?

Accepted Answer

Hand therapy: Hand therapy is sometimes required after a boxers fracture to maximize range of motion and function.

Question 7

what doc can i see about broken pinky finger metacarpal(boxers fracture)?

Accepted Answer

Hand/wrist MD: Please see an orthopedic hand/wrist surgeon, who can evaluate you , and provide the proper treatment.

Question 8

i punched a hard object and my pinkys knuckle got swollen. i am able to move it all the way down but not all the way up. possibly a boxers fracture?

Accepted Answer

The only way to: Know if you have sustained some type of fracture is with a medical history, physical examination and x-ray of the affected area.  Take care.

Question 9

hit cement floor with palm moveable painful knot where knuckle "was" it hurts to clench a fist and pick anything up. is this boxers fracture?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Get an X-ray and see a hand specialist at your age it can involve the growth plate

Question 10

i'm 4 and a half weeks into wearing my splint for boxers fracture on 5th metacarp. still a lot of stiffness and don't see a knuckle really. normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your fracture has shortened and has shifted.  I would start immediate motion and stretching.  If you don't see good improvement in the next 3-4 weeks with your motion, i would see a hand therapist.  Unfortunately,  your loss of the prominence of the 5th metacarpal head will be permanent.

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A member asked:

Do you think i'll need to get expensive treatment for a boxers fracture?

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Can i still box after my fractured hand(boxers fracture) has healed by itself? i have a small lump on the right side of my right hand

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Punch a pole. my hand swelled up. i used a ice pack and its gone down and i can make a fist. i'm worried i got boxers fracture again.

A member asked:

Is a splint better then a cast for a 5th metacalful boxers fracture my hole hand 4 fingers and arm in half cast and want to use index and middle finga?

A member asked:

I'm having boxers fracture on my knuckle, can i do physical exercises while it heals?

A member asked:

Which type of physical therapy is done for a boxers fracture?

A member asked:

What doc can i see about broken pinky finger metacarpal(boxers fracture)?

A member asked:

I punched a hard object and my pinkys knuckle got swollen. i am able to move it all the way down but not all the way up. possibly a boxers fracture?

A member asked:

Hit cement floor with palm moveable painful knot where knuckle "was" it hurts to clench a fist and pick anything up. is this boxers fracture?

A member asked:

I'm 4 and a half weeks into wearing my splint for boxers fracture on 5th metacarp. still a lot of stiffness and don't see a knuckle really. normal?

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