Is the Diagnosis of fifth Metatarsal Fracture Type Consistent? An Interobserver Reliability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment pathways of fifth metatarsal fractures are commonly directed based on fracture classification, with particular proximal fractures typically requiring closer observation and possibly more aggressive management. Our aim is to investigate the interobserver reliability of assessment of subtypes of fifth metatarsal fractures.

Methods

We included all patients referred to our virtual fracture clinic with a suspected or confirmed fifth metatarsal fracture. Plain anteroposterior radiographs were reviewed by 2 novice observers, initially trained on the fifth metatarsal classification identification. Eight different zones were defined based on anatomical location. Patients were excluded from analysis if neither observer could identify a fracture. An interobserver r

SUBMITTER: Chapman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature