Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Apr 2009
Case ReportsStress fracture of the fifth metatarsal base caused by tension band wiring: an isolated case report.
Tension band technique has been described as a successful method of treatment for the fractures of the proximal part of the fifth metatarsal bone. A high rate of union and a low rate of complications have made this mode of treatment popular, especially in patients with nonunion and high-level athletes with stress fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal bone. The authors report a case of an avulsion fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone treated with tension band wiring fixation, which resulted in a stress fracture 1 year after the tension band wiring. The authors recommend a K-wire perforation and tension band drill hole distal to the watershed area of the fifth metatarsal bone and removal of metalwork 6 to 12 months after fracture union to avoid this complication.
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Foot & ankle specialist · Dec 2008
Case ReportsMetastases to bones of the foot: a case series, review of the literature, and a systematic approach to diagnosis.
Metastatic lesions to the bones of the foot are rare but pose a challenge to the treating surgeon because of variation in presentation. Cases may present as a painful or swollen toe or as an infection resistant to antibiotics, or they may mimic inflammatory arthropathy. As such, diagnosis may be delayed. ⋯ The pattern and incidence of foot metastases may be changing. Early and accurate diagnosis may help improve patient survival. A working protocol is presented here that can help in diagnosing such lesions.