Metatarsal neck fracture

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain with swelling in left foot.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Transverse fractures are seen involving necks of 2nd to 4th metatarsals. There is also mild lateral displacement of the fourth metatarsal head.

Case Discussion

Patient presented through ER with acute pain and swelling of left foot after a wooden plank fell on his foot.

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