Month: January 2019

What is a Fracture of the Fifth Metatarsal?

Fractures in the foot are common, and none are more common than fractures of the foot’s outermost bone, the fifth metatarsal, which connects the little toe to the rest of the foot. The fifth metatarsal’s placement makes it more vulnerable than other foot bones to external threats, and its length and thinness make it susceptible to damage even from routine stress.