Iselin's Disease

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Iselin's Disease ICD-9

Iselin's Disease Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Traction apophysitis of the 5th metatarsal.
• Generally occurs in running, cutting, jumping sports.

Iselin's Disease Anatomy

Iselin's Disease Clinical Evaluation

• Pain over the lateral foot, increased with weight-bearing.
• Increased pain with resisted eversion and extreme plantar flexion.

Iselin's Disease Xray / Diagnositc Tests

• A/P, Oblique, Lateral foot xrays may demonstrate apophyseal enlargement with disordered ossification.

Iselin's Disease Classification / Treatment

• Activity modifications, NSAIDs, foot everter and plantar flexor stretching; dorsiflexor and inverter strengthening. Consider casting in resistant cases.

Iselin's Disease Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Iselin's Disease Complications

Iselin's Disease Follow-up Care

• Gradually resume activities when symptoms abate.

Iselin's Disease Review References

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