Metatarsal stress fracture with hypertrophic callus

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Previously unrecognised stress fractureof the 3rd metatarsal.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male

Undisplaced transverse fracture of the mid-shaft of the third metatarsal bone with excessive callus formation.

Case Discussion

Features of stress fracture of third metatarsal bone with excessive callus formation.

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