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Base of 5th metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury while playing football. Tender along the lateral border of the foot.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Transverse lucency across the base of the 5th metatarsal. This represents a minimally displaced fracture.

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