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36. What is the most common fracture of the foot?

A) Fifth metatarsal base fracture (Jones fracture vs avulsion) B) Calcaneus fracture C) Navicular fracture D) Toe phalanx fracture

37. What is the difference between Jones and avulsion of 5th metatarsal base?

A) Jones is transverse at metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction; avulsion is at peroneus brevis insertion B) Jones is avulsion; avulsion is Jones C) Location on tuberosity D) Mechanism of injury

38. What is the treatment for a Jones fracture?

A) Non-weight-bearing cast for 6-12 weeks or surgery B) Weight-bearing as tolerated C) Avulsion treatment D) No treatment

39. What is the most common mechanism of Lisfranc (tarsometatarsal) injury?

A) Axial loading on plantarflexed foot (motor vehicle accident, fall from height) B) Inversion injury C) Eversion injury D) Direct crush

40. What is the most common missed foot injury?

A) Lisfranc injury B) Calcaneus fracture C) Navicular fracture D) Cuboid fracture