Radiographic Evaluation of Foot Structure following Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fracture

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This paper aims to evaluate the relationship between foot structure and the risk of stress fractures in the fifth metatarsal.
Compared 50 athletes with fifth metatarsal stress fractures to matched controls regarding sport type and age.
Measured MTP-5, IMA4-5, and MT5-LD angles using AP radiographs, and T-MT1, TC, CP angles using lateral views.
Performed statistical analyses to determine significance between groups.
Significant differences in TC angle (p < 0.001) and CP angle (p < 0.001) were noted.
IMA4-5 angle showed significant differences (p = 0.003) in AP radiographs, and MT5-LD angle differences (p = 0.002) were also significant on the same views.
MT5-LD angle (p < 0.001) related to increased fracture risk was identified on the 30-degree oblique view.

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Compares foot structure in fracture cases versus controls, indicating increased fracture risk.

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