The Foot That Wouldn't Heal - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
Initial x-rays of the right foot showed an avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal with 3.5 mm of diastasis. <br>Serial x-rays of the right foot showed no callus formation and persistence of diastasis of the fracture. <br>CT of the right foot showed sclerotic borders of the fifth metatarsal fracture consistent with non-union. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS9CS8CS7CS6CS5CS4CS-1304.jpg" title="Case Photo #9" data-lity><b>Case Photo #9</b></a> <br>Post-operative x-rays of the foot showed hardware crossing the fracture with good alignment.

Consultations:
Foot and ankle orthopedics

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