Change: Phylogenetically, there are potential epiphyses at both the proximal and distal ends of the tubular hand bones.... A persistent expression of the distal epiphysis of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 905)

Change:  the bases of the 4th and 5th metacarpals.The patient's hand is approaching lateral in this image. There 4th and 5th carpo-metacarpal dislocations are again demonstrated. There is a also a few small bony fragments at the base of the 5th metacarpal.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 789)

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Change: Carpometacarpal dislocations occur infrequently because these joints are supported by the strength and complexity of the carpometacarpal and intermetacarpal ligaments.The second and 5th carpometaracpal joints   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 312)

Change: The oblique hand image demonstrates dorsal displacement of the dislocated 5th metacarpal. There is also a small bony fragment demonstrated at the base of the 5th metacarpal adjacent to the cortex of the hamate ? donor siteThe lateral hand image demonstrates the angular displacement of the 5th metacarpal base.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 136)

Change: Base of Metacarpal Fractures/DislocationsCase 1This patient presented to the Emergency Department following a fight. His right hand was very painful and he had an abnormal prominananceprominence dorsally at the base of his 5th metacarpal (arrowed)The patient's right metacarpophalangeal joint demonstrated an abnormal lack of prominance.prominence.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 69)

Change: Created by M.J.Fuller Dec 30 2009, 5:51 PM EST for: no reason given