Some doctors use the term "brawler's fracture" rather than "boxer's fracture." Other names are metacarpal fracture, metacarpal neck fracture, hand fracture, boxing fracture, broken hand ...

Car accidents can also lead to metacarpal fractures. One type of fracture, called a boxer’s fracture, can happen if you punch a wall or another solid object at high speed. This fracture is a ...

The Houston slugger felt pain in his right hand on Friday while hitting and a small fracture that was previously believed to ...

is called the “boxer’s fracture.” This type of fracture occurs when a person punches something and breaks the top of the fifth metacarpal bone. This is the bone right below the pinkie finger.

SAN FRANCISCO — The injury bug has struck the Detroit Pistons once again. Marvin Bagley III will likely undergo surgery to repair two broken fingers in his right hand, according to a report ...

Barnes suffered a fractured third metacarpal bone in left hand and will be out indefinitely, the team announced after its 120-105 home loss to the Golden State Warriors. Barnes injured the hand ...

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 ...

A boxer’s fracture can also be called a metacarpal fracture and is less commonly referred to as a brawler’s fracture. This kind of hand fracture is caused by an impact to the knuckle and is ...