Presentation
Foot trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
5th toe proximal phalanx fracture
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Fracture through the shaft of fifth toe proximal phalanx is noted with a mildly displaced fractured fragment.
Case Discussion
Phalanx fractures often result from direct trauma to the toes. The important point in the recent case is that any suspected fracture must be checked in at least 2 views.