Fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal
Diagnosis certain
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Theproximal fifth metatarsal is metatarsal is the site of a number of fractures and variants which mimic fractures. The bio-mechanics of the fractures differ as do the natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.
-<p>The<strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> proximal fifth metatarsal</strong> is the site of a number of fractures and variants which mimic fractures. The bio-mechanics of the fractures differ as do the natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.</p>- +<p>The<strong> </strong>proximal fifth metatarsal is the site of a number of fractures and variants which mimic fractures. The bio-mechanics of the fractures differ as do the natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.</p>
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A transversaltranverse lucent fracture line is seen at the base of the fifth metatarsal, without articular articular involvement.
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