54-year-old male:
Polytrauma secondary to a high-velocity car accident.

Metatarsal fracture (1st)

Bone deformity

First metatarsal base comminuted fracture.

Medial and plantar translation

Medial and plantar translation of the proximal metatarsal bone relative to the first cuneiform. This fracture is likely unstable.

Shortening measurement

Significant shortening seen on the lateral view where the proximal diaphysis is sunk into the metaphysis. The shortening is of about 1 cm.

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