Fracture of the Shaft of the Metacarpal Bone
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the shaft of the metacarpal bone.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the hand
- Swelling in the hand
- Loss of ROM in the hand
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the hand
Causes:
- Direct forceful blow
- Striking blow against a solid object with a closed fist
- Twisting or violent muscle contraction of the hand
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
Soft Tissue Mobilization Wrist And Hand
Phase 2
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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