Abstract
Fifth metatarsal fractures can occasionally require surgical fixation if found in the proximal meta-diaphyseal junction. Intramedullary screw fixation has become the standard fixation method for initial management of many acute fractures. This chapter describes a surgical technique for intramedullary fixation.
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O’Connor, K. (2018). Fifth Metatarsal Fracture Treated with Intramedullary Screw Fixation. In: Tejwani, N. (eds) Fractures of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60456-5_16
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