0 Base of the 5th metatarsal



Fractures and normal variants to remember at base of the 5th metatarsal :

Fractures -
  1. Jones fracture
  2. Stress fracture
  3. Avulsion fracture 

Non-fracture mimics -
  1. Normal apophysis of the proximal 5th metatarsal 
  2. Os peroneum




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