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BACKGROUND
A 26-year-old man has painful swelling in his hand that developed after punching a wall. What is the diagnosis?
Hint
The name of this fracture is indicative of the etiology.
Author: Michael Cetta, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington Hospital Center
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