Base of 5th metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain on the right foot after twisting injury while working yesterday. On examination: tenderness, dorsolateral (tarsal and metatarsal part of the right foot), no open wound.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The X-ray shows a non-displaced avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal base.

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x-ray

The X-ray shows a non-displaced avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal base.

Case Discussion

Case of non-displaced fracture of the 5th metatarsal base, no intra-articular extension is seen.

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