Isolated avulsion fracture at the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal: A case report

Authors
Citation
Hy. Kwak et Sw. Bae, Isolated avulsion fracture at the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal: A case report, FOOT ANKL I, 21(10), 2000, pp. 864-867
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
10711007 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
864 - 867
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-1007(200010)21:10<864:IAFATP>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We present a case of isolated avulsion fracture at the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal without injuries of the tarsometatarsal joint. Few case reports can be found in the literature and it has been reported only as a part of the tarsometatarsal joint injuries, The basis for the diagnosi s is discussed, as well as the nature of acute rupture of the peroneus long us tendon.