Spiral fracture of the 5th metatarsal shaft with shortening and medial displacement of the distal fracture fragment. 1 public playlist includes this case BBH Med Students - Fracture description by

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5th Metatarsal Shaft “Dancer’s” Fracture. Edited by David Oji, MD Summary. A twisting injury to the ankle and foot may cause a long fracture of the 5th metatarsal shaft — the bone that attaches the little toe to the midfoot (Figure 1). During this injury, the 5th metatarsal is twisted by a strong force resulting in a spiral fracture

Jun 01, 2020 A spiral fracture of the shaft of the fifth metatarsal, otherwise known as a ‘dancer’s fracture’ is a common fracture of the foot, with a reported incidence of 5% of all metatarsal fractures . In our view the majority of these injuries can be treated non-operatively whilst some authors have recommended fixation when displacement is

Fifth metatarsal fractures (breaks) are common foot foot injuries. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: Avulsion fracture. In an avulsion fracture, a small piece of bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by

5th Metatarsal Base Fractures are among the most common fractures of the foot and are predisposed to poor healing due to the limited blood supply to the specific areas of the 5th metatarsal base. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the foot. Treatment can include protected weight bearing, immobilization or surgery depending on location

Dec 18, 2016 CLASSIFICATION. The first to describe a fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal was Sir Robert Jones[7-9].He described a fracture in the proximal three quarter segment of the shaft distal to the styloid[7-9].The Jones fracture as described by Sir Robert Jones was later defined by Stewart[10,11] as a transverse fracture at the junction of the diaphysis and metaphysis without extension into

Jun 12, 2015 Jun 12, 2015 Hi All, I have a spiral fracture of the shaft of the 5th metatarsal, which happened when someone landed on my foot on the dancefloor, back in mid-March. I am a 44 year old, relatively fit and active woman. I was in a leg splint for the 1st week, to allow the swelling to go down

5th metatarsal Fracture Clinic Patient Information Leaflet Your injury A fracture is the same as a break in the bone. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot, you have fractured the fifth which is on the outer edge of the foot. This is a common fracture. The common symptoms following this type of fracture

A 1st metatarsal fracture must be examined closely to ensure there is no displacement. In short, Lisfranc injuries, zone 2 5th metatarsal fractures, and displaced 1st metatarsal fractures must be detected, and the presence of any fracture near their regions is a red flag alerting the examiner to their possible presence as well

Of all foot fractures the fifth metatarsal fracture is the most common. A complete clinical and radiological assessment is required to select the best treatment option. Nondisplaced tuberosity avulsion fractures can be treated non-operatively. Surgical treatment is indicated when the fracture is dis

Jun 08, 2021 Fractures of the fifth metatarsal are common injuries that must be recognized and treated appropriately to avoid poor clinical outcomes for the patient. Since orthopedic surgeon Sir Robert Jones first described these fractures in 1902, there has been an abundance of literature focused on the proximal aspect of the fifth metacarpal due to its tendency towards poor bone healing

May 01, 1999 May 01, 1999 Fractures of the proximal portion of the fifth metatarsal may be classified as avulsions of the tuberosity or fractures of the shaft within 1.5 cm of the tuberosity. Tuberosity avulsion fractures