FM 005 - 5th metatarsal stress fracture: a potential career-ending injury? - a talk with Prof. Dr. Niek van Dijk

For this 5th episode we talked with Prof. Dr. Niek van Dijk, a world-renowned surgeon and specialist in surgery of the ankle and knee, sport traumatology and arthroscopic surgery. In this interview we discuss some aspects regarding 5th metatarsal injuries like: most common 5th metatarsal injury in football players; treatment options, both surgical and conservative; recommended surgical procedure for a football player; estimated time to return to play.