title: Unusual stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe: a report of two cases.
abstract: Stress fractures of the toes are rare. Most reported fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe have been associated with halux valgus deformity. Two cases are presented that illustrate several unique features of this rare injury which have not been reported before. One of the cases went on to non-union, requiring bone grafting and internal fixation.
authors.affiliation: Southern Districts SPORT Specialists, Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224, Australia. g.pitsis@student.unsw.edu.au <g.pitsis@student.unsw.edu.au>
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Pitsis
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography