boxer's fracture

[dumbdrunk]

well back in october, on halloween to be exact i had a party at my house. lot of people showed up and were very intoxicated as as i. while inhebriated i happened to get very angry for some reason and decided to punch the wall. not a good idea. i must have hit a stud because my hand didnt go through the wall and started to hurt even though i was drunk.. the next night i happened to see a parked ambulance in a parking lot and decided to ask if my hand was broken, they yes most likly a boxer's fracture because of the location and lump on the bone.
well now onto my question for some with medical history.  my hand is still broken and feels as if it were a loose tooth/ broken tooth meaning i can just the bone when it feels uncomfortable. will a bone if broken loose life or die after being broke if not properly taken care of ?  
i have not lost any mobility in my hand

[abhijeet v ghosh]

hi dumbdrunk,
you said, it happened on october, and now its feb. So almost 4 months. If you feel that it has not  yet joined, go and meet an orthopaedician as soon as possible.The bone wont die off, but if not joined, it will cause instability as well as pain. Fist making, becomes problematic.
You cam put your x-ray on the photo column, so that i can see and comment, whether  it's broken or joined..
Take care,
abhijeet

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     Thanks for writing in. Boxer’s fracture is the fracture of the metacarpal bones in the hand which connect to the bones of the fingers as well as to the bones of the wrist. Usually it is the 4th and 5th  metacarpal bones that are fractured. Symptoms of this condition are pain, sensation of loose bone, swelling and some amount of discomfort on making a fist.

Usually with conservative measures like rest, analgesics and using a splint or cast are useful in treatment. It is important to get a physical examination and x-rays done to confirm the fracture location. If left untreated permanent damage in the bones can occur in alignment.
Consult a orthopedician for further assistance.
Best.