Aggression scores in children and adolescents who have sustained metacarpal fractures due to punching

Background Boxer's fractures of the metacarpals, due to punching, are usually an intentional injury. Almost a third of patients will represent, and the association with psychopathologies has led to the suggestion that all patients presenting with such an injury should have a psychiatric assessment. This study explored the relationship between such injuries and aggression levels in young people aged 11–18 years.