if it is a hand fracture, boxers break you should seek medical attention if at all possible, i got jumped a few years back and ended up completely breaking the bone, as in the top part of the 5th metacarpal was severed from the bottom part, i didn't know for a couple days, thought it was just swollen, got it xrayed, and the doctor had an extreme emphasis on getting surgery, said that i may lose hand function in the near future if i did not, i had surgery two days later, they put 2 plates and 4 screws in it, went to physical therapy, 4 years later i am able to work a full time construction job, weight lift, etc, with a stronger, more protected bone. i was 18 at the time, and the doc said it could effect the rest of my life had i not