Naslov
Combined surgical therapy and orthotic management of stress and tuberosity avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone : a case report

Autori
Daraboš, Nikica ; Obrovac, Karlo ; Knez, Nikica ; Daraboš, Anela ; Hudetz, Damir ; Elabjer, Esmat

Izvornik
Journal of the american podiatric medical association (8750-7315) 99 (2009), 6; 529-535

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
metatarsal fracture ; sport ; foot orthoses ; surgical treatment

Sažetak
The incidence of fifth metatarsal fracture is somewhat common in sports and can be complicated in nature. Fractures of the fifth metatarsal can occur at a number of locations. Although some of these fractures respond well to conservative treatment, others have been notoriously hard to heal, with high rates of nonunions and other complications. Foot orthotic devices are commonly used as aids in the treatment of foot problems. In our case, we considered the combined effect of the surgical treatment and application of the custom- made foot orthoses. Special attention was taken with adjustments to the orthotic devices along and beneath the affected regions of the foot for adequate pain management and quick recovery to return to normal sports activities. Requirements for computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing orthotic design and manufacturing in this case were specific and considerably different from the usual procedure.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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