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[20][Male] - Left foot X-ray interpretation after twisting ankle playing basketball (Pain near 4th & 5th metatarsals)
Age / Sex: [22M]
Height / Weight: [5'10", 64kg]
Primary Complaint: Twisted left ankle playing basketball. Pain on the outside/swollen area and just below the 4th and 5th toes (metatarsal area).
Duration: 1 day
•X ray: https://ibb.co/mV3TcHGs
Medical History: Similar inversion injury on the same ankle 1 year ago (had more swelling then, but less pain compared to this time). No other major medical conditions.
Questions for Doctors:
Based on the attached X-ray, are there signs of a 5th metatarsal fracture (such as a Jones fracture or avulsion fracture) or significant joint alignment issues?
Is a 21-day cast standard for this type of presentation, or does it suggest a specific fracture vs. severe ligament sprain?
u/l_uff_y — 10 days ago