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X-ray on day 1 after the injury.
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The X-ray showed fractures of the fifth metatarsal base (Fig. 1).
X-ray on day 3 post-fracture.
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X-ray imaging did not show any change (Fig. 2).
On the 14th day, the patient was able to bear 100% of her body weight and stand for 20 min with normal posture using elbow crutches.
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On the 14th day, the patient was able to bear 100% of her body weight and stand for 20 min with a normal posture using elbow crutches (Fig. 3).
X-ray imaging of the patient on the 17th day post-fracture.
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X-ray imaging after the 17th day did not show any change (Fig. 4).
The patient was able to return to work with double elbow crutches on the 25th day.
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The patient returned to work with double elbow crutches on the 25th day (Fig. 5).
The patient travelled independently and unassisted on the 35th day, with no discomfort.
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On the 35th day, the patient travelled independently and with no discomfort (Fig. 6).
X-ray on the 80th day post-fracture.
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X-ray imaging on the 80th day after the injury did not show any abnormalities of the fracture (Fig. 7).
X-ray 1.5 years post-fracture.
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