Isolated osteochondral fracture of the metatarsal head of lesser toes.
Isolated fracture of the metatarsal head is very rare and no consensus has been reached regarding their best management. We reported four cases of isolated osteochondral fracture of the metatarsal head with different method of treatment to achieve the common goal of restoration of the congruity of the metatarsal head.
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Electronic address: luithderek@yahoo.co.uk.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery
Fracture; Metatarsal head; Osteochondral; Osteotomy