What is metacarpal bossing in Hand Surgery?

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Congenital overgrowth of one or more digits resulting in disproportionately large fingers or toes.

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Intermediate Technical IVT

A painful prominence at the base of the second and third metacarpals.

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
metacarpal bossing IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	A painful prominence at the base of the second and third metacarpals.

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