Fifth Metatarsal Fracture, Case 2: Plate Fixation

Study Fifth Metatarsal Fracture, Case 2: Plate Fixation through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on surgical indication in displaced fracture of the 5th metatarsal, anatomic approach between the abductor of the fifth toe and the sensory plane, and extensive dissection for distal fragment control.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Surgical indication in displaced fracture of the 5th metatarsal
• Anatomic approach between the abductor of the fifth toe and the sensory plane
• Extensive dissection for distal fragment control
• Anatomic reduction in a long oblique fracture line
• Fixation with 2.0 mm titanium locking plate
• Strategy of locking and interfragmentary screws

Key Technical Decisions

• Criteria for Surgical Indication
• Anatomic Access
• Control of the Small Distal Fragment
• Reduction in Long Oblique Fracture Line
• Management of Segmental Cortical Fragment

Included With This Training

• Technical PDF summarizing the procedure, operative sequence, and key review points.

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.