Presentation
The patient accidentally twisted his left foot while walking 5 hrs ago, on examination: tenderness and swelling dorsolateral part of the left ankle/ foot, no open wound is seen.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid
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All X-ray views of the left foot demonstrating a fracture through the base of the fifth metatarsal involving the tarsometatarsal joint. This is in keeping with a pseudo-Jones fracture.
Incidentally, Os peroneum is seen.
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Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid process, with about 5mm separation of the distal fragment.
Case Discussion
According to the Stewart classification, this fracture is considered type III.
According to the Dameron-Lawrence-Botte classification, this fracture is considered zone1.
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