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Stress fracture of 2nd metatarsal


1. Geidermann JM: General Principles of Orthopedic Injuries. In Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM. (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine, 6th ed.  Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2006, pp 552-553.

2. Martinez JM, Tsai AM: Stress Fractures. 3 May 2004. 20 Dec. 2007. http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/TOPIC446.HTM.

3. Wadman MC: Ankle and Foot Injuries. In Ma OJ, Cline DM (eds): Emergency Medicine Manual, 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004, p. 844-47.

The authors would like to acknowledge Ambrose Insua, MD, for his contributions to this case.

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