Pons-Carrera G, Capdevila-Leonori R, Fraind-Maya G

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Epiphyseal fractures of the metatarsal head are a rare entity specially as an isolated injury and is rarely seen in patients with skeletal immaturity. Due lack of documentation for this type of fracture, the treatment of choice is uncertain. The purpose of the present study is to present two cases and treatment of epiphyseal fracture of the second metatarsal head, to our knowledge there are no publications for this injury.

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