Presentation
The patient accidentally twisted his right foot while walking 2 days ago, on examination: tenderness & swelling, dorsolateral aspect of the right foot.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pseudo-Jones fracture
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There is a comminuted intra-articular fracture of the base of the metatarsal of the right fifth toe.
The appearances are that of an avulsion fracture ( pseudo-Jones fracture ).
The mid-foot alignment is normal.
Case Discussion
The fracture is located 1 cm distal to the joint, whereas a Jones fracture is typically located at least 2 cm distal to the joint.
A Jones fracture does not involve the joint.