Presentation
A chief complaint of pain in the left foot after a metal object fell on his left foot last night while working. On the exam; tenderness and swelling above the 1st metatarsal bone.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Metatarsal fracture
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Barely noticeable fracture line in the left first metatarsal shaft.
Soft tissue swelling is noted.
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Barely noticeable fracture line in the left first metatarsal shaft (yellow arrow).
Soft tissue swelling is noted.
Case Discussion
It is necessary when studying the x-ray, taking into account the patient’s clinical history, focussing on the area of pain, and making at least two images of the patient in two different positions.
One view = no view.