Isolated osteochondral fracture of the metatarsal head of lesser toes

Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Jun;21(2):e40-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2015.01.011. Epub 2015 Feb 9.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Fracture; Metatarsal head; Osteochondral; Osteotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Foot Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Injuries / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Fractures, Cartilage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Cartilage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metatarsal Bones / diagnostic imaging*
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries*
  • Metatarsal Bones / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Toes / diagnostic imaging
  • Toes / injuries
  • Toes / surgery