Metatarsal Fractures - Foot & Ankle - Orthobullets
网页2024年9月21日 · Metatarsal fractures are among the most common injuries of the foot that may occur due to trauma or repetitive microstress. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the foot. Treatment may be nonoperative or operative depending on the specific metatarsal involved, number of metatarsals involved, and fracture displacement.
Diagnosis and Management of Metatarsal Fractures | AAFP
网页2007年9月15日 · Nondisplaced fractures of the proximal portion of metatarsals 1 through 4 can be managed acutely with a posterior splint followed by a molded, non–weight-bearing, short leg cast. If radiography...
Proximal fifth metatarsal fractures - UpToDate
网页2024年7月1日 · Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal pose an important diagnostic challenge. A difference of millimeters in location may lead to a vastly different prognosis and treatment plan; a suboptimal treatment regimen can cause delayed union, reinjury, and chronic pain and disability.
Metatarsal Fracture (Broken Foot Bones) | Orthopaedic Trauma ...
网页If you break a metatarsal, you might go to the emergency room or see your regular doctor. They will take x-rays to check the broken bone. They might give you a splint, crutches, and pain medicine.
5th Metatarsal Base Fracture - Foot & Ankle - Orthobullets
网页2023年12月20日 · 5th metatarsal base fractures are common traumatic fractures among athletic populations that are notorious for nonunion due to tenuous blood supply. Treatment is either immobilization or surgery depending on location of fracture, degree of displacement, and athletic level of patient.
Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods - AAFP
网页2009年9月1日 · Splinting is useful for a variety of acute orthopedic conditions such as fractures, reduced joint dislocations, sprains, severe soft tissue injuries, and post-laceration repairs. The...
Diagnosis and Management of Common Foot Fractures - AAFP
网页2016年2月1日 · Metatarsal shaft fractures are initially treated with a posterior splint and avoidance of weight-bearing activities; subsequent treatment consists of a short leg walking cast or boot for four...
Metatarsal Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年8月3日 · Metatarsal fractures are one of the most common foot injuries encountered in trauma and emergency. They usually occur as a result of direct trauma to the forefoot. The common presentation involves foot pain and swelling with difficulty in ambulating without support.
Fifth metatarsal fractures and current treatment - PMC
网页2016年12月12日 · This article provides a thorough review of fifth metatarsal fractures with examination of relevant literature to describe the management of fifth metatarsal fractures especially the proximal fracture.
Fifth metatarsal fractures: an update on management, …
网页2022年1月1日 · Metatarsal fractures represent the most common injury of the foot, accounting for approximately 5–6% of all the fractures encountered in the primary care setting, with about 45–70% of these injuries involving the fifth metatarsal .