Fracture-dislocation of the articular surface of the third metatarsal head.
Fracture of the metatarsal head is uncommon, and reports are rare of isolated osteochondral fracture of the articular surface of the metatarsal head, as occurred in the 18-year-old man reported here. Good results were obtained with closed reduction by manipulation and traction, followed by cast immobilization for 6 weeks.
Campbell Foundation, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
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Freeman
D000293:Adolescent; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008682:Metatarsal Bones; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction