Presentation
Inversion injury.
Patient Data
Age: 47
Gender: Male
From the case:
Base fifth metatarsal fracture
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There is quite marked soft tissue swelling over the lateral malleolar is with an avulsion fracture of the inner margin of the lateral malleolus.
From the case:
Base fifth metatarsal fracture
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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.