Avulsion fracture of peroneus longus at the first metatarsal insertion: a case report. Issue 4 (23rd July 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murakami, T; Okamura, K; Harada, S; Setojima, M; Ikushiba, Y; Miyamoto, Y; Li, S; Yamada, M
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 38:Issue 4(2004)
• Page Start: e13
• Page End: e13
• Publication Date: 2004-07-23
• Subjects: avulsion fracture -- first metatarsal -- peroneus longus -- sports injury; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.008144
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Reports of isolated avulsion fracture at the planter lateral base of the first metatarsal without injury of the tarsometatarsal joint are very rare. A 24 year old man sustained an avulsion fracture at the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal. Normal alignment of metatarsal bones and tarsometatarsal joint was maintained. In this paper, we describe internal fixation of the displaced fragment using x ray and minimally invasive surgery with good results.