Presentation
Pain and tenderness of the left foot at the fifth metatarsal area for three weeks
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Stress fracture
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There is focal periosteal reaction with fracture line at the lateral aspect of the proximal third of 5th metatarsal consistent with a stress fracture.
An accessory navicular is seen.
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Focal periosteal reaction with fracture line at the lateral aspect of the proximal third of 5th metatarsal consistent with a stress fracture.
Case Discussion
Typical location of stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone. No clear displacement in the fracture. No intra-articular extension is seen. Treatment by splint is enough.