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Diagnosis includes the palpation of an intact fibularis brevis tendon, and demonstration of local tenderness distal to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal, and localized over the shaft of the proximal metatarsal. Diagnostic X-rays include anteroposterior, oblique, and lateral views and should be made with the foot in full flexion. [citation ...
Type 1: The head of the 5th metatarsal is thickened and enlarged. Type 2: A 5th metatarsal with an increased lateral curve and a normal fourth and fifth inter-metatarsal angle. Type 3: Has the greatest lateral angular disposition of the 5th metatarsal compared to the 4th metatarsal, this phenomenon increases the 4th and 5th inter-metatarsal angles.
The fifth metatarsal bone is a long bone in the foot, and is palpable along the distal outer edges of the feet. It is the second smallest of the five metatarsal bones. The fifth metatarsal is analogous to the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand. [1] As with the four other metatarsal bones it can be divided into three parts; a base, body and head.
The first metatarsal articulates with the medial cuneiform, and to a small extent to the intermediate cuneiform. [6] the second with all three cuneiforms. [6] the third with the lateral cuneiform. [6] the fourth with the lateral cuneiform and the cuboid. [6] The fifth with the cuboid. [6]
The dorsal ligaments are strong, flat bands.. The first metatarsal is joined to the first cuneiform by a broad, thin band; the second has three, one from each cuneiform bone; the third has one from the third cuneiform; the fourth has one from the third cuneiform and one from the cuboid; and the fifth, one from the cuboid.
Additionally, the Ottawa ankle rules indicate whether a foot X-ray series is required. It states that it is indicated if: There is any pain in the midfoot zone; and, Any one of the following: Bone tenderness at the base of the fifth metatarsal (for foot injuries), OR; Bone tenderness at the navicular bone (for foot injuries), OR
Metatarsalgia, literally 'metatarsal pain' and colloquially known as a stone bruise, is any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot. This is a common problem that can affect the joints and bones of the metatarsals.
Proximal fractures of 5th metatarsal. The tuberosity avulsion fracture (also known as pseudo-Jones fracture or dancer's fracture [2] is a common fracture of the fifth metatarsal (the bone on the outside edge of the foot extending to the little toe). [3] This fracture is likely caused by the lateral band of the plantar aponeurosis (tendon). [4]