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Adjectival Hyphens
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"The term ‘tuberosity’ refers to the portion of the fifth metatarsal proximal to the inter-metatarsal joint. The confusing term pseudo-Jones fracture is also used to refer to these avulsion fractures and is superfluous, as ‘avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal tuberosity’ more accurately describes the mechanism and anatomical location. The imprecise term dancer’s fracture is best avoided."

Line 3:139 · Only use medical adjectival hyphens where the letters at the end and start of the compound word are the same, e.g. post-transplant. In this case, don't use the hyphen: 'pseudo-Jones'.
Prefix Hyphens
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"The term ‘tuberosity’ refers to the portion of the fifth metatarsal proximal to the inter-metatarsal joint. The confusing term pseudo-Jones fracture is also used to refer to these avulsion fractures and is superfluous, as ‘avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal tuberosity’ more accurately describes the mechanism and anatomical location. The imprecise term dancer’s fracture is best avoided."

Line 3:88 · A prefix takes a hyphen only to avoid a duplicate letter: 'inter-metatarsal'.

"Jones fracture: level with the fourth-fifth inter-metatarsal articulation"

Line 16:59 · A prefix takes a hyphen only to avoid a duplicate letter: 'inter-metatarsal'.

"stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal: in the proximal diaphysis distal to the level of the fourth-fifth inter-metatarsal articulation"

Line 17:131 · A prefix takes a hyphen only to avoid a duplicate letter: 'inter-metatarsal'.
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"The term ‘tuberosity’ refers to the portion of the fifth metatarsal proximal to the inter-metatarsal joint. The confusing term pseudo-Jones fracture is also used to refer to these avulsion fractures and is superfluous, as ‘avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal tuberosity’ more accurately describes the mechanism and anatomical location. The imprecise term dancer’s fracture is best avoided."

Line 3:131 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>pseudo-Jones fracture</strong>'

"The term ‘tuberosity’ refers to the portion of the fifth metatarsal proximal to the inter-metatarsal joint. The confusing term pseudo-Jones fracture is also used to refer to these avulsion fractures and is superfluous, as ‘avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal tuberosity’ more accurately describes the mechanism and anatomical location. The imprecise term dancer’s fracture is best avoided."

Line 3:382 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>dancer’s fracture</strong>'
List Caps
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"Jones fracture: level with the fourth-fifth inter-metatarsal articulation"

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Semicolons
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"The lateral band of the plantar aponeurosis (fascia) is attached to the plantar aspect of the tuberosity 2 and the peroneus brevis tendon inserts into the lateral aspect; both probably contribute to the avulsion injury, which is caused by a combination of plantarflexion of the forefoot and forced inversion of the hindfoot. This can occur when running on an uneven surface or when landing awkwardly from a jump."

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"Follow-up radiographs between 2 and 4 weeks commonly demonstrate osteoclastic resorption which widens the fracture line; this should not be mistaken for displacement."

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