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5th metatarsal base fracture - type I

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from stairs.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

There is an extra-articular transverse fracture of the 5th metatarsal base (Jones fracture), better seen on the oblique than on the frontal view. 

Case Discussion

Radiographic appearance of a fracture of the 5th metatarsal base type I according to Stewart classification.

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