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Hand fracture

A fracture (break) of one of the bones in the hand. Most commonly a metacarpal or phalangeal fracture.

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Hand Surgery 41 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common is it?

Common

Common	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Baby0-2					Very common
Preteen6-13					Very common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Body locations

Hand

Types of

Hand fractures in children

Condition

Symptoms

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