Subtle 5th metatarsal base fracture

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle pain after sports injury.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Right foot

x-ray

Undisplaced avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal base.

Case Discussion

Subtle fracture on the frontal and oblique projections but obvious on the lateral projection.

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