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
From the case:
5th metatarsal base fracture
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Avulsion fracture of the left 5th metatarsal styloid.
From the case:
5th metatarsal base fracture
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- 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.