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StepSistersDPM on Instagram: "Let’s talk about a 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture 👣 A 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture is a very common foot injury. It occurs at the base of the 5th metatarsal (the long bone on the outside of the foot), usually when a sudden twist or ankle sprain causes a tendon or ligament to pull a small piece of bone away from the main bone. While many of these fractures heal well, treatment depends on fracture size, joint involvement, displacement, and stability. ⸻ Treatmen