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Case #15

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Demographics: 23 years old, Female
Indication: Ankle injury

Case #15

Findings

  • Acute minimally distracted avulsion fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal
  • Soft tissue swelling overlying the lateral malleolus

Diagnosis

Base of fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture

Sample Report

Acute minimally distracted avulsion fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal.

No joint malalignment.

Joint spaces are maintained.

Soft tissue swelling overlying the lateral malleolus.

Discussion

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References

  • Cheung CN, Lui TH. Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Anatomy, Classification, Treatment and Complications. Archives of Trauma Research 2016; 5(4): e33298.

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