Commentary reveals that increased bone density and altered alignment are seen in fifth metatarsal stress fractures on weightbearing CT.
1Orthopaedic Surgery Department, George Washington University, Alexandria, VA, USA K. A. McHale, George Washington University, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, 6004 Bitternut Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA, Email: [email protected] This CORR Insights® is a commentary on the article "Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fractures Are Associated With Increased Bone Density and Altered Alignment on Weightbearing CT" by Lintz and colleagues available at: DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000003613. The author certifies that there are no funding or commercial associations (consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest, patent/licensing arrangements, etc.) that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article related to the author or any immediate family members. All ICMJE Conflict of Interest Forms for authors and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® editors and board members are on file with the publication and can be viewed on request. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, and do not reflect the opinion or policy of CORR® or The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®.
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