Metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Direct trauma to the left foot.

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Cortical breach involving the medial aspect of the metaphysis at the base of the 1st metatarsal bone.

Case Discussion

The case is an example of incomplete fracture.

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