Central metatarsal fractures (CMF) are common injuries. More frequently fractures are those
of the fifth metatarsal, followed by CMF and therefore by the first metatarsal. Third metatarsal …

Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels.
These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms, but inversions and twisting injuries …

Background Intramedullary fixation with k-wires is a surgical option in the management of
fractures of the shaft and neck of central metatarsals. The current study aimed at …

Aim: This study aimed to assess the incidence and demographics of fifth metatarsal (5MT)
fractures, as well as the association of these factors with nonunion rates. Materials and …

Metatarsal fractures are some of the most common fractures reported in the human body.
They represent 5% to 6% of all skeletal injuries. 1 However, the wide variety of presentations …

Metatarsal bone fractures are one of the most frequent foot injuries, especially after motor
vehicle accidents in children. This case report briefly demonstrated a rare instance of …

Radiologists should be familiar with basic principles of fracture fixation and the normal
imaging appearances of implant constructs and their complications. The surgeon's selection …

Lower extremity fractures in athletics are common, and can be debilitating. Treatment of
these injuries vary based on location, displacement, patient age, and activity level. Given …

Aims and background: Charcot's neuroarthropathy (CN) affecting the midfoot leads to
fractures and dislocation of the tarsal bones and displaced predominantly to the plantar …

Background Fractures of the metatarsal bones are common injuries of the foot and
particularly occur in patients aged 40-50 years. Especially multiple metatarsal fractures can …