Abstract
The Jones Fracture comprises a stress fracture occurring at the junction of the diaphysis and metaphysis of the fifth metatarsal bone. It could present as an acute fracture, a subacute fracture, or as a chronic fracture with established nonunion. The Jones Fracture has a strong tendency for nonunion and recurrence after being apparently healed. Thus, though treatment could be conservative with a non-weight bearing cast for 6–12 weeks, the preferred treatment in active competitive athletes is surgical using an intramedullary screw allowing return to sport within 7–8 weeks.
Cite
CITATION STYLE
Mann, G., Hetsroni, I., Nyska, M., Constantini, N., Finsterbush, A., Dolev, E., … Mei-Dan, O. (2012). Jones fracture. In Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (pp. 815–818). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15630-4_103
Register to see more suggestions
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.
