Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Apophysis of the proximal 5th metatarsal
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The apophysis of the proximal 5th metatarsal lies laterally and is orientated longitudinally parallel to the shaft.
No evidence of fracture is depicted.
Case Discussion
The apophysis at the base of the 5th metatarsal should not be confused with an avulsion fracture.