Presentation
Inversion injury while playing football.
Patient Data
Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Base of 5th metatarsal fracture
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There is irregularity of the lateral margin of the base of the 5th metatarsal with an associated oblique fracture.
Case Discussion
In pediatric patients, injury to the lateral margin of the foot is complicated by the apophysis at the base of the 5th metatarsal. The apophysis is oriented longitudinally along the axis of the bone while fractures are predominantly transverse lucencies across the base of the metatarsal.
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