Abstract:Introduction: fractures of the fifth metatarsal have various forms of treatment, depending on the type of injury and the person who suffered it. They have great importance and frequency in athletes. They usually occur due to different trauma mechanisms. They were first described in 1902. They are the most prevalent metatarsal fractures and need to be recognized and treated in a timely and appropriate manner.
Objective: to detail the current information related to the fifth metatarsal fracture, classification, … Show more
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