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*[[Fifth Metatarsal Fracture]] | *[[Fifth Metatarsal Fracture]] | ||
===[[Metatarsal Fracture]]=== | ===[[Non-Fifth Metatarsal Fracture]]=== | ||
====Background==== | ====Background==== | ||
*Must rule-out associated Lisfranc injury | *Must rule-out associated Lisfranc injury | ||
Revision as of 04:53, 4 January 2014
Hindfoot
Midfoot
- All are diagnosed/managed in similar way
- Imaging: (weight-bearing AP, lateral, oblique)
- CT sometimes necessary
- Treatment: Non-weightbearing short leg cast, ortho referral
- Imaging: (weight-bearing AP, lateral, oblique)
Forefoot
Non-Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
Background
- Must rule-out associated Lisfranc injury
Management
- Posterior splint, NWB, ortho referral in 2-3d
Foot Phalange (Toe) Fracture
- Management: buddy-taping, hard-soled shoe
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Uptodate
- Ilustration by Dr. Frank Gaillard; CC SA NC BY licence
- http://radiopaedia.org/articles/jones_fracture