Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Jones fracture
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A nondisplaced transverse fracture is noted in the proximal metadiaphysis of the right fifth metatarsal bone.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with Jones fracture.
The proximal 5th metatarsal is the site of a number of fractures and variants which mimic fractures.