Metatarsal fractures. An overview.
Fractures of the metatarsals are a common condition seen by all health care specialists. They may be precipitated by direct or indirect trauma to the specific area of concern. This article is a review of the angiology of the metatarsal. It provides a workable classification of metatarsal fractures and provides an insight into their proper treatment.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing