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Base of 5th metatarsal fracture (ankle radiograph)

Case contributed by: Dr Jeremy Jones

Presentation:

Inversion injury. Pain in the right ankle.

Patient Data:

Age: 46

Gender: Female

Race: Asian

From the case: Base of 5th metatarsal fracture (ankle radiograph)

Modality: X-ray

4 study questions available

Case Discussion:

Base of 5th metatarsal fracture is no an uncommon fracture. However, it can easily be missed on an ankle radiograph by the unsuspecting reporter. It must be differentiated from an unfused apophysis.