Osteonecrosis of the base of the second metacarpal: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Osteonecrosis of the metacarpal is rare. Previously reported cases have only involved the metacarpal heads, with the long finger being the most commonly affected. We present a patient with avascular necrosis involving the base of the second metacarpal.
Medical subject headings
- Metacarpus
- Osteonecrosis
Anatomy
- hand