Gait changes in daily life during the healing process of fifth metatarsal fracture: a case report

Abstract Background The fifth metatarsal is a major component of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot. Damage to this area reduces foot function and impairs gait. Furthermore, immobilization used to treat fractures causes muscle weakness and contracture of the ankle joint, which impedes walking...

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Principais autores:	Shota Suzuki, Hiroki Shimizu, Momoko Nagai-Tanima, Tomoki Aoyama
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2026-01-01
Colecção:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Assuntos:	Fifth metatarsal fracture Conservative treatment Daily life walking Gait parameters Case report
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05827-0
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