Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal
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The proximal 5th metatarsal is the site of a number of fractures. These include:
The biomechanics of the fractures differ as do their natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.
Some classifications have also been described for explaining proximal 5th metatarsal fractures, their prognosis, and management options:
Differential diagnosis
There are variants and conditions that mimic fractures. These include:
-<p>The<strong> proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</strong> is the site of a number of fractures. These include:</p><ul>-<li><p><a href="/articles/jones-fracture-1">Jones fracture</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/avulsion-fracture-of-the-proximal-5th-metatarsal">avulsion fracture of the proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/stress-fracture-of-the-5th-metatarsal">stress fracture of the 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>-</ul><p>The biomechanics of the fractures differ as do their natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.</p><p>Some classifications have also been described for explaining proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal fractures, their prognosis, and management options:</p><ul>-<li><p><a href="/articles/dameron-lawrence-botte-classification-of-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Dameron-Lawrence-Botte classification</a> (most common)</p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/stewart-classification-for-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Stewart classification</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/torgs-classification-for-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Torg's classification</a></p></li>-</ul><h4><strong>Differential diagnosis</strong></h4><p>There are variants and conditions that mimic fractures. These include:</p><ul>-<li><p>normal <a href="/articles/apophysis-of-the-proximal-5th-metatarsal">apophysis of the proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/iselin-disease">Iselin disease</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/os-vesalianum-pedis" title="os vesalianum pedis">os vesalianum pedis</a></p></li>-<li><p><a href="/articles/os-peroneum">os peroneum</a></p></li>- +<p>The<strong> proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</strong> is the site of a number of fractures. These include:</p><ul>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/jones-fracture-1">Jones fracture</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/avulsion-fracture-of-the-proximal-5th-metatarsal">avulsion fracture of the proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/stress-fracture-of-the-5th-metatarsal">stress fracture of the 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>
- +</ul><p>The biomechanics of the fractures differ as do their natural history and treatment, therefore an understanding of these entities is important.</p><p>Some classifications have also been described for explaining proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal fractures, their prognosis, and management options:</p><ul>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/dameron-lawrence-botte-classification-of-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Dameron-Lawrence-Botte classification</a> (most common)</p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/stewart-classification-for-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Stewart classification</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/torgs-classification-for-proximal-5th-metatarsal-fractures">Torg's classification</a></p></li>
- +</ul><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><p>There are variants and conditions that mimic fractures. These include:</p><ul>
- +<li><p>normal <a href="/articles/apophysis-of-the-proximal-5th-metatarsal">apophysis of the proximal 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/iselin-disease">Iselin disease</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/os-vesalianum-pedis" title="os vesalianum pedis">os vesalianum pedis</a></p></li>
- +<li><p><a href="/articles/os-peroneum">os peroneum</a></p></li>
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