Fifth metatarsal base fracture

Case contributed by Derek Smith
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Inversion injury to left foot. Pain on weight bearing and tender laterally ? lat mall/cuboid/5th metatarsal fracture?

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Undisplaced base of fifth metatarsal fracture.

Case Discussion

Undisplaced base of fifth metatarsal fracture.

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