| Metacarpal head fracture | |
| Location | Neck, Distal Articular, Palmar Articular |
| Skin Integrity | Open vs Closed |
| Fracture Pattern | Sagittal, Coronal, Transverse, Oblique, Comminuted |
| Displacement | Translation, Rotation, Angulation |
| Maturity | Skeletally Immature vs Mature |
| Special Problems | Bone Loss, Tooth Contamination |
| Common Associated Injuries | Extensor Mechanism |