A fifth metatarsal fracture or broken fifth metatarsal requires immediate diagnosis. This is a common foot injury that occurs many times due to a separate injury in the foot that requires the patient ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are 3 distinct fracture patterns that affect the base of the fifth metatarsal. Unfortunately, the ...

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a major blow to their rotation in Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The team announced that swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. suffered a fracture of the fifth ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 4, 2009 — The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) has issued new treatment guidelines on management of common forefoot ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley injured his right foot during Friday night’s game vs. Denver. Imaging conducted revealed a fracture to the fifth metatarsal base. A timeline for return to ...

Stress fractures are common injuries that begin with repetitive and excessive stress on a bone, usually involving the leg or foot. Unlike a traumatic bone fracture, many patients overlook the early ...

Charlotte, N.C. – Now that it’s over, now that Donnie Freeman elected to have surgery to fix his foot and spent months rehabilitating and recovering, the Syracuse forward wants to set the record ...

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...