The pain was aggravated with physical activity ... 6 Repetitive traction of tendons inserted to the base of the fifth metatarsal, namely peroneus brevis and peroneus tertius tendons has been proposed ...

Acute avulsion fracture of the base of the first metatarsal is rare and caused by eccentric contraction of the peroneus longus tendon, typically an inversion injury. Presentation can mimic a ...