Os peroneum - diagram

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

The os peroneum is proximal to the styloid process of the fifth metatarsal, adjacent to the cuboid. 

Case Discussion

Diagram depicting an os peroneum which is found in up to 15% of the population and should not be confused with a normal apophysis of the 5th metatarsal or an avulsion or Jones fracture

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