Author: Anna Pickens, MD (@AnnaEMin5, Creator of EMin5) // Edited by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK), Brit Long, MD (@long_brit), and Manpreet Singh, MD (@MprizzleER)
Welcome to another edition of EMin5 with Dr. Anna Pickens. This week looks at 5th metatarsal fractures. Enjoy the video!
Video
Three Types:
Key: Identity 4thand 5tharticulation!
Avulsion Fracture:
Jones Fracture:
Stress Fracture:
Treatment:
Suggested/Further Reading:
- Articles/Posts:
- WikEM Overview – Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
- OrthoBullets – 5th Metatarsal Base Fracture
- Ped EM Morsels – Metatarsal Fractures in Children
- Life in the Fastlane – Jone Fracture
- emDOCs – Foot Injuries in the ED
- emDOCs – Diagnostic accuracy of ankle x-rays: How often do we miss fractures? How can we improve?
