A Pediatric Radiology Textbook and Pediatric Radiology Digital Library
Apophyseal Fracture
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Radiology Cases of Apophyseal Fracture
AP radiographs of the feet show asymmetrically increased fragmentation of the left fifth metatarsal apophysis when compared to its counterpart on the right. This was also the point of maximal tenderness on physical exam.