Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid - pseudo-Jones fracture

Case contributed by Mohammadtaghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma about 3 weeks ago.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

Fracture line transverses the base of the 5th metatarsal bone, reaching the articular surface.

Case Discussion

Avulsion fractures of the 5th metatarsal styloid should be differentiated from other types of fractures that occur at the base of the 5th metatarsal.

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