MOI for metacarpal fracture
Axial force or punching hard object
common pathologies of the hand
Enchondroma, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
OA findings
joint space narrowing, sclerosis, osteophytosis, may be subchondral cysts
Rheumatoid Arthritis findings
Uniform loss of joint space, Erosions, Subluxations, Osteopenia, Early signs in soft tissue swelling, deformities.
MOI for wrist #
FOOSH with extension or flexion, Direct blow, RTC