. Atlas and epitome of traumatic . Processus styloldcus ulnae Radius-- 8. HAND AND FINGERS (A) Fractures Fractures of the carpal bones are rare, and occur usuallyin combination with severe lacerated or contused woundsof the soft parts by which they are covered. The degreeof the injury depends on the severity of the complicatinglesion. Fractures of the metacarpal bones are not so uncommon,and are produced by a fall on the dorsum of the hand, bya direct blow, etc. Abnormal mobility and crepitationcan usually be demonstrated, along with intense pain at Tab. 47 FRACTURES OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY

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. Atlas and epitome of traumatic . Processus styloldcus ulnae Radius-- 8. HAND AND FINGERS (A) Fractures Fractures of the carpal bones are rare, and occur usuallyin combination with severe lacerated or contused woundsof the soft parts by which they are covered. The degreeof the injury depends on the severity of the complicatinglesion. Fractures of the metacarpal bones are not so uncommon,and are produced by a fall on the dorsum of the hand, bya direct blow, etc. Abnormal mobility and crepitationcan usually be demonstrated, along with intense pain at Tab. 47 FRACTURES OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY. 229 the seat of fracture. Deformity is usually absent, sincethe bones practically act as splints to one another. Thetreatment accordingly is simple. If an ordinary dressingand carrying the hand in a sling do not suffice, directpressure, either on one or both sides, by means of shortsplints or rubber tubes, may be applied to keep the frag-ments in position. In compound fractures due to severe

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