Presentation
Two weeks foot pain.
Patient Data
Age: 28
Gender: Female
From the case:
Avulsion fracture fifth metatarsal
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There is an undisplaced fracture through the base of the right fifth metatarsal, with evidence of intra-articular extension into the fifth TMTP joint. The joint is enlocated.
Case Discussion
- avulsion fractures of the 5th metatarsal styloid, are also known as a pseudo-Jones fractures
- one of the more common foot avulsion injuries
- accounts for > 90% of fractures of the base of the 5th metatarsal