5th metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Dr Jeremy Jones ◉

Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

From the case: 5th metatarsal fracture

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Oblique

Oblique fracture of the distal 5th metatarsal diaphysis with some periosteal reaction and early callus formation.

A classic footballer's injury: inversion resulting in a base of 5th metatarsal fracture.

rID: 6460

Published: 29th Jun 2009

Last edited: 11th Jun 2018

System: Musculoskeletal

Tag: foot, fracture, trauma

Inclusion in quiz mode: Included

Institution: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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