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Result summary

2 findings in this reading

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Findings

  • right hand

    high confidence
    Needs attention

    The mid-shaft of the fifth metacarpal shows a transverse lucent line extending completely through both the medial and lateral cortices with minimal lateral displacement of the distal fragment; this is the most significant finding of this series because it represents an acute loss of cortical continuity, outranking the minor degenerative changes seen in the adjacent joints.

  • No abnormality seen

    high confidence · not localized
    Normal

    On these slices, no abnormality was seen in: the remaining first through fourth metacarpals, all phalanges, the carpal bones, the distal radius, and the distal ulna.

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Issued: 2026-08-21

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XR

Series rrxoqsi67kkh1 — 1 representative slices sampled across the volume (1 of 1 series in this study).

Findings

  • 1.The mid-shaft of the fifth metacarpal shows a line running straight across the bone that appears to pass completely through both sides of the bone's outer wall, with the far portion shifted slightly to the side. This is described as the most important finding here because it represents a break in the continuity of the bone, and it is considered more significant than the minor wear-and-tear changes noted in the nearby joints.
  • 2.The reading of the other hand bones did not find any abnormality in the first through fourth metacarpals, all of the finger bones, the wrist bones, or the lower ends of the two forearm bones (the radius and ulna). This means the reader looked and did not see a problem in these areas, which is not the same as confirming they are entirely sound.

Impression

In short, the image describes a break across the middle of the bone leading to your little finger with only slight shifting; a single view is limited, so your doctor may want more images and can explain the next steps.

The main finding is a described break running across the middle of the fifth hand bone (the bone leading to the little finger), with slight shifting of the far piece. Such a break is often related to a recent injury. Minor changes in the nearby joints were also noted and are described as the type often linked to ordinary wear over time, but they are considered less important than the main finding. This study is a single image, which is the whole exam. One view alone cannot rule out findings that other angles might show, so further views may be needed to fully assess the break and its position.

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Questions for your doctor

  • 1.Additional imaging would more X-ray views from other angles help show the break and how the bone pieces are aligned?
  • 2.The slight shift does the minor displacement of the bone need any specific treatment or realignment?
  • 3.Next steps for care what are the options for supporting or protecting the hand while it heals?
  • 4.The wear-related changes do the minor changes seen in the nearby joints need any attention or follow-up?
  • 5.Follow-up timing when should this be re-checked to see how the bone is healing?

This is an automated, informational explanation of your imaging — not a medical diagnosis, and not a substitute for a licensed radiologist or your doctor. If you have urgent symptoms, seek medical care.

Document generated automatically by artificial intelligence. It carries no medical-legal value, is not signed by a physician and does not replace the radiology report issued by the facility that performed the exam.

Document no.: E0F29833 · Issued: 2026-08-21 17:01 UTC

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