Prophylaxis of a metatarsal fracture
Preventing the foot from breaking is usually difficult, as it is usually an unforeseeable accident mechanism. However, by taking special care in certain sports or by wearing appropriate protective clothing, a more serious accident can be prevented. The right footwear with a firm sole can also be decisive for stability during a fall.
Anatomy Excursus
The metatarsus consists of five metatarsal bones, which form in a row the connection between tarsal bones (wedge and cuboid bones) and the end bones of the toes. They are connected by strong ligaments and are also held together by the tendons of the lower leg muscles. Together with the toe bones they are called the “forefoot“.
The metatarsal bones can move against each other and allow the foot to roll and adapt to uneven ground when walking.
- Phalanx distalis
- Toe middle link – Phalanx media
- Phalangeal phalanx – Phal. proximalis (1. – 3. phalanges)
- Metatarsal bone – Os metatarsi
- Internal sphenoid bone – Os cuneiforme medial
- Middle sphenoid bone – Os cuneiforme intermedium
- Outer sphenoid bone – Os cuneiforme lateral
- Cuboid bone – Os cuboideum
- Scaphoid – Os naviculare
- Hock leg – Talus
- Ankle roll – Trochlea tali
- Heel bone – Calcaneus
- Protrusion on the 5th metatarsal bone – Tuberositas ossis metatarsalis quinti (V)
