PMC9936917_01
(A) The dorsum aspect of the foot and deformed fifth toe with a lateral scar. (B) The lateral aspect of the foot with a scar extending from the fifth toe up to the heel. (C) The plantar aspect of the foot and ulcer at the lateral side with a plastic foreign body covered medial lower side.
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FIG1
Her neurovascular examination was normal (Figure 1).
Bilateral foot X-ray anteroposterior view - accessory bone in the base of the right fifth metatarsal bone (arrow).
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FIG2
On radiological evaluation, the right foot X-ray revealed an accessory bone growth at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone (Figures 2, 3).
Right foot X-ray oblique view - accessory bone connected to the base of the fifth metatarsal bone.
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FIG3
On radiological evaluation, the right foot X-ray revealed an accessory bone growth at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone (Figures 2, 3).
CT scan of the lower foot. (A) Coronal view of the right tarsal bones with an accessory bone. (B) Sagittal view of the right foot with an accessory bone connected to the base of the fifth metatarsal bone.
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FIG4
The fracture line was seen traversing this accessory bone (Figure 4).