A fifth metatarsal fracture occurs when the bone connecting your ankle to your little toe breaks. Your provider may use immobilization or surgery as treatment.

The fifth metatarsal bone is a long bone in the foot, and is palpable along the distal outer edges of the feet. It is the second smallest of the five metatarsal bones.

5th Metatarsal Base Fractures are among the most common fractures of the foot and are predisposed to poor healing due to the limited blood supply to the specific areas of the 5th metatarsal base. …

A fifth metatarsal fracture, or broken 5th metatarsal, requires immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid long term 5th metatarsal pain, among other potential issues.

Figure 2: Fractures of the 1st and 2nd metatarsals. Figure 3: Fracture of the 5th metatarsal. Figure 4: Stress fracture of the 2nd metatarsal. First Steps If you break a metatarsal, you might go to the …

Learn about the types of 5th metatarsal fractures that can occur and their related symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Fractures of the 5th Metatarsal Bone - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the MSD Manuals - Medical Professional Version.