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  • Title: Stress fracture of the second metatarsal and sprain of lisfranc joint in a pre-professional ballet dancer.
    Author: Kriz P, Rafferty J, Evangelista P, Van Valkenburg S, DiGiovanni C.
    Journal: J Dance Med Sci; 2015 Jun; 19(2):80-5. PubMed ID: 26045400.
    Abstract:
    We present the case of a 14-year-old pre-professional ballerina that demonstrates common features of two conditions affecting the midfoot that are often missed or subject to delay in diagnosis in such young athletes: 1. stress fractures at the base of the second metatarsal, and 2. sprain of the Lisfranc joint complex. While these represent potentially career-altering injuries in the professional dancer, this case demonstrates that a high index of clinical suspicion, careful physical exam, appropriate radiographic assessment, and prompt treatment are essential to achieving the best possible outcome.
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