Metatarsal neck fractures

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Minimally displaced comminuted transverse fractures through 2nd to 5th metatarsal neck.

Ther is also a mild lateral displacement of the 2nd to 4th metatarsal head.

Medial sesamoid with a bifid shape is seen.

Case Discussion

The patient presented through ER with acute pain and swelling of the right foot after trauma.

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