What Is Boxer's Fracture? A boxer's fracture is a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. Some doctors use the term "brawler's fracture" rather than "boxer's fracture." Other names ...

When a boxer or mixed martial arts fighter punches an opponent, the positioning of his hand can have an impact on whether a bone will break. Too little support on the side of the hand allows the bones ...

The Finger Splint - a neoprene glove with an in-built support for a fracture of the fifth metacarpal (the bone that connects your knuckle to your palm) - was developed by four students from Cork ...

Chelsea defender and former England Under-21 captain John Terry broke his hand when he hit a nightclub bouncer, a court heard today. The injury was confirmed by the club's medical officer who said the ...

A boxer’s fracture is a break to one or more of the bones that make up the knuckle, called the metacarpals. A boxer’s fracture can also be called a metacarpal fracture and is less commonly referred to ...

A boxer’s fracture is when you break a bone at the base of your finger, near the knuckle or neck of the bone. That bone is known as a metacarpal. A boxer’s fracture may also be called fifth metacarpal ...

A 56-year-old man presented with pain in his right hand after he hit a desk in frustration during an argument at work. A plain radiograph revealed a boxer’s fracture.