Fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Transverse fracture of the tuberosity of the proximal 5th metatarsal does not reach the tarsometatarsal (metatarsocuboid) joint.

Case Discussion

Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid, also known as a pseudo-Jones fracture, is one of the more common foot avulsion injuries and accounts for over 90% of fractures of the base of the 5th metatarsal.

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