5th metatarsal base fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient accidentally twisted his left foot while walking a few hrs ago, on examination: tenderness, dorsolateral part of left foot (5th metatarsal area).

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Avulsion fracture of the left 5th metatarsal styloid.

x-ray
  • fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal with intra-articular extension
  • avulsion fracture of the left 5th metatarsal styloid

Case Discussion

This fracture is a type II as Stewart classification for proximal 5th metatarsal fractures.

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