Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal
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Sharma R, Mahmoud Q, Elfeky M, et al. Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-7645
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- Fractures involving the proximal fifth metatarsal
The proximal 5th metatarsal is the site of a number of fractures. These include:
The biomechanics of the fractures differ as do their natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.
Some classifications have also been described for explaining proximal 5th metatarsal fractures, their prognosis, and management options:
Differential diagnosis
There are variants and conditions that mimic fractures. These include:
References
- 1. Chuckpaiwong B, Queen RM, Easley ME et-al. Distinguishing Jones and proximal diaphyseal fractures of the fifth metatarsal. Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 2008;466 (8): 1966-70. doi:10.1007/s11999-008-0222-7 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 2. Pao DG, Keats TE, Dussault RG. Avulsion fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal not seen on conventional radiography of the foot: the need for an additional projection. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000;175 (2): 549-52. AJR Am J Roentgenol (full text) - Pubmed citation
- 3. Jones R. I. Fracture of the Base of the Fifth Metatarsal Bone by Indirect Violence. Ann. Surg. 1902;35 (6): 697-700.2. - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 4. Theodorou DJ, Theodorou SJ, Kakitsubata Y et-al. Fractures of proximal portion of fifth metatarsal bone: anatomic and imaging evidence of a pathogenesis of avulsion of the plantar aponeurosis and the short peroneal muscle tendon. Radiology. 2003;226 (3): 857-65. doi:10.1148/radiol.2263020284 - Pubmed citation
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- Fractured base of fifth metatarsal
- Stress fracture - base of 5th metatarsal bone
- Base of 5th metatarsal fracture
- Bilateral fifth metatarsal base fractures
- Pseudo-Jones fracture
- Avulsion fracture fifth metatarsal
- 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture
- Fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture - subtle
- Fracture base of 5th metatarsal
- Jones fracture
- Neck of the 5th metatarsal fracture
- Fracture base of 5th metatarsal
- Base 5th metatarsal fracture
- Fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal
- Pseudo-Jones fracture
- Jones fracture
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