Ice cream scooper's hand. Report of an occupationally related stress fracture of the hand.
Stress fracture of the hand is uncommon but can be a significant source of morbidity if not promptly diagnosed. The authors present a case of metacarpal stress fracture in which the occupational history was key to the diagnosis and management of long-standing hand pain.
Howard
R S
RS
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington.
Conrad
G R
GR
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