Usually result from a direct injury to the fore foot such as when a heavy object is dropped on the fore foot. twisting type of injury can also occur, other mechanisms of injury include avulsion fractures, and stress fractures. Most common classification includes division into 1)Proximal metaphyseal: 2)diaphyseal: 3)Distal Metaphyseal.
Treatment options include:
Closed reduction and casting
External Fixator
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Percutaneous Pinning, Cannulated screws
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