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Ep #4 | 5th Metatarsal Base Classifications


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5th metatarsal base classifications.

Questions:

1. What Stewart classification is considered a true Jones fracture?

- Type 1

2. What Lawrence-Bott classification refers to proximal diaphyseal fractures?

- Type 3

3. What Torg classification is considered a delayed union?

- Type 2


Reference:

Cheung CN, Lui TH. Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Anatomy, Classification, Treatment and Complications. Arch Trauma Res. 2016;5(4):e33298. Published 2016 Jun 13. doi:10.5812/atr.33298


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