Presentation
Pain in the 5th metatarsal region after foot trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 9 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metatarsal fracture
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Cortical buckling of the 5th metatarsal neck.
From the case:
Fifth metatarsal fracture
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The first image demonstrates 5th metatarsal fracture at the site of pain pointed by patient.
The second image demonstrates normal 4th metatarsal for comparison.
Case Discussion
If a radiograph shows cortical buckling for which we are not sure to be a fracture, ultrasound can be utilized as a valuable adjunctory technique.