The survival rate 5 years after ascites develops is only 30-40% and it is important that the patient and doctor discuss a referral to a liver specialist and a liver transplant center.
If the fractured bone does not break through the skin, it is called a closed fracture. Several types of fractures can occur to the forefoot bone on the side of the little toe (fifth metatarsal). Ballet dancers may break this bone during a misstep or fall from a pointe position. An ankle-twisting injury may tear the tendon that attaches to this bone and pull a small piece of the bone away.
Metatarsophalangeal bursa: The metatarsophalangeal joints occur where the metatarsal bones meet the phalanges or toes. The big toe joint, or first metatarsophalangeal joint, is prone to injury. The bursa associated with these joints can become inflamed causing pain in the toes and front of the foot.