Fifth metatarsal fracture (Jones / base) on X‑ray: 6 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing fifth metatarsal fracture (jones / base). Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

Tuberosity avulsion vs metadiaphyseal fracture.

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Quiz yourself on lower limb images

Cases

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Other lower limb diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.