The fifth metatarsal is higher up in the foot than the pinky toe and has several ... from a Jones fracture. Another type of fracture in the fifth metatarsal is the avulsion fracture.

Reports of isolated avulsion fracture at the planter lateral base of the first metatarsal ... During a rugby match, a 24 year old man fell on his knees in a toe out position, and another player ...

This week we are going to discuss the foot, more specifically the fifth metatarsal or the long bone attaching to the pinky toe ... of fracture which occurs on the fifth metatarsal is the avulsion ...

The case of an avulsion fracture occurring in an 18 year old athlete after repeated running is presented. The fracture involved the tensor fascia lata muscle and the external oblique abdominal muscle.