Presentation
Post-trauma (falling down) and swelling along the side of the left foot.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pseudo-Jones fracture
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There is a transverse complete fracture in the base of proximal fifth metatarsal bone reaching the articular surface. Additionally, os peroneum is noted.
Case Discussion
A pseudo-Jones fracture describes a common avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid process that extends to articular surface.
Distinguishing Jones and pseudo-Jones fractures is important because the latter has a good prognosis and is usually treated non-operatively.