Managing boxer's fracture: a literature review

Emerg Nurse. 2013 Sep;21(5):16, 18-24. doi: 10.7748/en2013.09.21.5.16.e1198.

Abstract

Boxer's fractures are commonly seen in emergency departments (EDs) but how these injuries are managed varies widely. This article reports on the results of a literature review of management strategies and the development of a boxer's fracture care pathway in a London ED.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Boxing / injuries*
  • Critical Pathways
  • Exercise Therapy / methods
  • Fracture Fixation / methods
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / rehabilitation
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immobilization / methods
  • Metacarpal Bones / injuries*
  • Radiography