Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture
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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.