Fracture base of 5th metatarsal

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Twisted foot the day before. Has ongoing pain. Fracture?

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Undisplaced fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal.

Case Discussion

The kind of abnormality not to miss on a busy day with distractions in your reporting pile.

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