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Base fifth metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Inversion injury.

Patient Data

Age: 47
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is quite marked soft tissue swelling over the lateral malleolar is with an avulsion fracture of the inner margin of the lateral malleolus.

 

x-ray

Comminuted intra-articular fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal.

Case Discussion

Base of the fifth metatarsal is a check area on ankle x-rays. 

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