Fractures of the Central Metatarsals

Republication of “Metatarsal Fractures”

“…Metatarsal fractures account for a significant proportion of foot injuries, representing 35% of all foot fractures and 5% to 6% of all skeletal injuries, with an estimated incidence of 6.7/10 000 people. 5 , 28 , 41 , 42 These injuries are more common in females (2:1) in the general population, although in the athletic population, they are seen most commonly in males. 28 , 37 , 41 , 42 Patients in their second through fifth decade of life most commonly sustain metatarsal fractures, with a mean age of 42.…”

“… 5 , 28 , 41 , 42 These injuries are more common in females (2:1) in the general population, although in the athletic population, they are seen most commonly in males. 28 , 37 , 41 , 42 Patients in their second through fifth decade of life most commonly sustain metatarsal fractures, with a mean age of 42. 28 Most metatarsal fractures occur by low-energy trauma, although they can also occur from penetrating trauma.…”