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Apophysis of the proximal 5th metatarsal

Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

The lateral aspect of the fifth metatarsal has an apophysis which is oriented longitudinally parallel to the shaft. It should not be confused with an os peroneum or an avulsion fracture.

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