Iselin's

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Topic updated on 11/11/10 6:06am
Introduction
  • Iselin disease is a traction apophysitis of the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal
  • Most often seen in physically active boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 years of age.
    •  common in soccer players, basketball players, gymnasts, and dancers
Presentation
  • Symptoms
    • pain on lateral foot that is worse with activity and improves with rest
  • Physical exam
    • tenderness over base of 5th metatarsal
Imaging
  • Radiograhs
    • usually normal
Treatment
  • Nonoperative
    • rest, activity modification, icing

 

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