Publication date: Available online 7 March 2018 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Katsunori Fukutake, Hiroyuki Hattori, Masayuki Sekiguchi, Yasuhiro Inoue, Daisuke Kamakura, Kentaro Tsuji, Yousuke Kojimahara, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kazuaki Tsuchiya Isolated avulsion fracture of the peroneus longus tendon insertion at the base of the first metatarsal without injury of the tarsometatarsal joint is very rare. Similar to most avulsion fractures, this type of injury is caused by strong tension exerted by the peroneus longus tendon. The mechanism leading to this lesion and treatment options are not clearly defined
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Percutaneous fixation of avulsion fracture at the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal using ZipTight Fixation System: A case report