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Figure 1. AP radiographs of the right foot fifth metatarsal. A: 1 day post-injury. B: 1 month. C: 4 months. D: 11 months.

Case Study

Nonsurgical Healing of a Fifth Metatarsal Fracture: A 16-Month Case Report

11/21/2025

Matthew Gorski, DPM; Christian Frey, DPM

This case demonstrates that isolated fifth metatarsal shaft fractures in healthy, active adults can potentially be managed conservatively with excellent outcomes.

This case demonstrates that...

11/21/2025

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Quiz

Test Your Knowledge: Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

10/19/2025

Consider these quick questions to check in on your learning.

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10/19/2025

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Feature

Managing Geriatric Ankle Fractures

05/01/2025

Nevin Joseph, DPM; Ian Barron, DPM, FACFAS; Timothy Holmes, DPM, FACFAS

Patients are living longer, and meaningful management of ankle fractures in older patients warrants closer examination. Here, these authors present important insights on these injuries, including what the current literature reveals.

Patients are living longer, and...

05/01/2025

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A Review of Puncture Injury Protocols and Tetanus Prophylaxis

08/01/2024

Timothy P. Cheung, DPM, PhD, CPT, AACFAS; William Stallings, DPM; Michael I. Gazes, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACPM

Puncture wounds can develop tetanus, which can threaten life and limb if the patient does not receive prompt treatment. These authors discuss infection risk factors, evaluating puncture wounds, effective lab tests, and appropriate treatments.

Puncture wounds can develop...

08/01/2024

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Outcomes of Pantalar Dislocations: A Literature Review and Case Study

06/01/2024

Ian Barron, DPM, FACFAS

Pantalar dislocations are very rare but can be debilitating and difficult to treat. These authors delve into the background, anatomy, epidemiology, clinical presentation, as well as conservative versus surgical treatment options for pantalar...

Pantalar dislocations are very...

06/01/2024

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Blog

10 Years of Data on Trimalleolar Fractures: Imaging and Fixation Trends

04/26/2024

What did 10 years of data reveal about trimalleolar fracture trends?

What did 10 years of data reveal...

04/26/2024

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Videos

Ankle Fractures: Points on Intraoperative Decision-Making

04/04/2024

Featuring Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

Featuring Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFA...

This author discusses decision-making regarding the syndesmosis, fixation choice, the best pathway for a posterior malleolar fragment, and fixation for the medial malleolus.

This author discusses...

04/04/2024

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