Non-fifth metatarsal fracture: Difference between revisions
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*Hard-sole shoe or walking boot for <ref> https://www.orthobullets.com/foot-and-ankle/7032/metatarsal-fractures </ref>: | |||
**Non-displaced 1st metatarsal fracture | |||
**Isolated, non-displaced central (2nd-4th) metatarsal fracture | |||
Otherwise: | |||
*[[Posterior ankle splint]] | *[[Posterior ankle splint]] | ||
*Non-weight bearing | *Non-weight bearing | ||
Revision as of 23:32, 8 June 2022
Background
- Must rule-out associated Lisfranc Injury
Clinical Features
- Foot pain
Differential Diagnosis
Foot and Toe Fracture Types
Hindfoot
Midfoot
Forefoot
Evaluation
- Plain x-rays
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Specific Management
- Hard-sole shoe or walking boot for [1]:
- Non-displaced 1st metatarsal fracture
- Isolated, non-displaced central (2nd-4th) metatarsal fracture
Otherwise:
- Posterior ankle splint
- Non-weight bearing
Disposition
- Discharge with ortho follow-up in 2-3 days