5th metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Dr Jeremy Jones ◉

Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

From the case: 5th metatarsal fracture

X-ray

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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.

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