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Metatarsal stress fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Gender: Male
x-ray

Two view six months apart demonstrate a slowly healing stress fracture.

6 months later

x-ray

The periosteal reaction has become smooth with no aggressive features. 

Case Discussion

Two view six months apart demonstrate a slowly healing stress fracture.

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