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case_images: X-ray of right forearm
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: The X-rays showed significant soft tissue lacerations and subcutaneous emphysema over the right forearm (Figure 1) and a follow-up right-hand X-ray was taken which showed a non-displaced fracture involving the base of the first metacarpal and its articulation with the trapezium with associated tissue injury (Figure 2).
case_images: X-ray of right hand
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case_images: PMC10880041_01_cureus-0016-00000052712-i02.jpg
case_images: FIG2
case_images: The X-rays showed significant soft tissue lacerations and subcutaneous emphysema over the right forearm (Figure 1) and a follow-up right-hand X-ray was taken which showed a non-displaced fracture involving the base of the first metacarpal and its articulation with the trapezium with associated tissue injury (Figure 2).