Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid - pseudo-Jones fracture
Diagnosis certain
Presentation
Trauma
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
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A comminuted fracture is present in the base of the 5th metatarsal bone, reaching the metatarsocuboid articular surface. Mild adjacent soft-tissue edema is also observed.
Case Discussion
Avulsion fractures of the 5th metatarsal styloid should be differentiated from other fractures at the base of the 5th metatarsal because these fractures can be treated conservatively and heal well.