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17415010

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-8-31
pubmed:abstractText
Stress fractures of the base of the second metatarsal are common in ballet dancers and essentially are unreported in nondancers. We presumed base of the second metatarsal stress fractures in nondancers occur in a wide variety of individuals regardless of demographics, are highly associated with athletic activities, and have specific examination findings and poor clinical outcomes. Using a retrospective chart review, we identified 12 stress fractures at the base of the second metatarsal (nine patients) in nondancers. Our review suggests second metatarsal base stress fractures occur in nondancers in a diverse population, and nonoperative treatment provides limited success. Advanced radiographic study, specifically MRI, is useful to assist the early diagnosis and prognostication. All of the stress fractures were treated nonoperatively; six fractures (50%) developed nonunion and five underwent subsequent surgery. The surgery for nonunion provided successful outcomes; however, risk factors such as low bone mass and comorbidities may have played important roles in the prognosis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0009-921X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
461
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
197-202
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Stress fractures of the second metatarsal base occur in nondancers.
pubmed:affiliation
Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article