Hand fractures are common in the general population, with a relative propensity seen in contact-sport athletes (e.g., boxers and football players) and manual laborers. Metacarpal fractures typically occur secondary to a direct blow or fall directly onto the hand. These fractures commonly occur during athletic activities, particularly in contact sports. Almost one-fourth of cases occur during athletic events. Metacarpal fractures, when extra-articular, are often managed with closed reduction and cast immobilization. When closed reduction is not successful, and in cases of intra-articular fractures, the management includes open reduction and internal fixation. This activity describes the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of metacarpal hand fractures and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22547
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, Hand Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Trauma