title: Fractures of the forefoot.
abstract: Fractures of the forefoot are common injuries of various causes. Although not crippling, forefoot fractures can be debilitating if they go undiagnosed or are mistreated. Whenever patients complain of foot pain with ambulation or difficulty ambulating, radiographs should be taken as part of a standard routine to assess for bony pathology. This article discusses the classification and treatment of metatarsal fractures, digital and sesamoid fractures, and open fractures about the forefoot.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA. vmandracchia@broadlawns.org
authors.forename: Vincent J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Mandracchia
authors.forename: Denise M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Mandi
authors.forename: Patris A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Toney
authors.forename: Jennifer B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Halligan
authors.forename: W Ashton
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Nickles
mesh_terms: D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery