Metatarsal fracture

Case contributed by Doan Khanh Nghia
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motorbike ran over the patient's left foot two days ago. The foot is now swollen and pain +++ of his left foot.

Patient Data

Age: 30-35 years old
Gender: Male
x-ray

Transverse fracture of the shafts of the left 2nd and 3rd metatarsal with minimal displacement of the distal fracture fragments.

The fracture of the 2nd metatarsal only seen on the oblique view.

Case Discussion

The fracture of the 2nd metatarsal only seen on the oblique view.

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