Spiral fracture fifth metatarsal shaft

Case contributed by Henry Knipe

Presentation

Lateral foot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 22
Gender: Female

Foot

x-ray

Spiral fracture of the 5th metatarsal shaft with shortening and medial displacement of the distal fracture fragment.

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