Presentation
Sudden worsening of lateral foot pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20
Gender: Male
From the case:
Base of 5th metatarsal stress fracture
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Transverse fracture through the proximal shaft of the 5th metatarsal which is slightly distal to the typical site for a Jones fracture with evidence of focal cortical thickening around the site of fracture. The appearance and location are that of a stress fracture.
Case Discussion
Stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal. Note how the fracture is slightly distal to the typical site for a Jones fracture and how there is focal cortical thickening indicating pre-existing stress reaction.