Fifth metatarsal styloid avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Dr Henry Knipe ◉ ◈

Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lateral foot pain.

Age: 30 years

Gender: Male

From the case: Fifth metatarsal styloid avulsion fracture

X-ray

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Frontal

Minimally displaced avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal styloid. No further fracture identified. Skeletal alignment within normal limits.

The proximal aspect of the fifth metatarsal is a check area on all ankle and foot x-rays.

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