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5th metatarsal fracture and normal apophysis

Case contributed by: Dr Maulik S Patel

Presentation:

Trauma

Patient Data:

Race: Indian/Pakistani

From the case: 5th metatarsal fracture and normal apophysis

Modality: X-ray

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5th metatarsal fracture and normal apophysis

Case Discussion:

Normal apophysis is along long axis of 5th metatarsal bone. Another lucent line at right angle to long axis of 5th metatarsal bone is undisplaced fracture.

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