Presentation
Persistent right foot pain for 2 months.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
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A fracture line is seen involving the outer cortex of the base of 5th metatarsal bone which is thickened with increased density.
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Same appearance of the fracture at the base of 5th metatarsal.
Case Discussion
According to Dameron-Lawrence-Botte classification of proximal 5th metatarsal fractures, the fracture is only involving the outer cortex and present at zone 3, at a level distal to the 4th-5th intermetatarsal articulation, this is considered a stress fracture.