Right foot pain Abnormal signal intensity is identified within the lateral cuneiform although a discrete fracture line is not visualized. Additional abnormal linear signal intensity is noted within the first metatarsal diaphysis extending to the head which may represent a a nondisplaced subacute fracture. The marrow signal of the remaining metatarsals is normal. Mild osteoarthritis affects the midfoot. Mild soft tissue edema overlies the dorsum of the foot. The visualized portions of the tendons are intact. Of the plantar musculature of the foot is normal in caliber and signal.
1. Abnormal signal within the lateral cuneiform likely represent stress reaction.2. Abnormal signal within the first metatarsal may reflect a subacute but nondisplaced fracture.