title: Guide wire placement for fifth metatarsal intra-medullary screw fixation: A technical tip.
abstract: Treatment of fifth metatarsal fractures in elite athletes or delayed/non unions often requires operative fixation. However, this can cause technical difficulties and we present an operative tip to avoid complications is presented.
authors.affiliation: Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ, United Kingdom. Electronic address: John.grice@fortiusclinic.com.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grice
authors.affiliation: Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ, United Kingdom; Imperial College London, Musculoskeletal Surgery Academic Department, South Kensington Campus, London SW72AZ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Calder
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Fifth metatarsal; Fracture; Screw; Technique