Surgical treatment of Jones fractures.
A transverse fracture of the proximal part of the fifth metatarsal is rarely caused by direct trauma but is usually secondary to overload. These fractures, when treated conservatively, have a high recurrence rate and give rise to prolonged sporting inactivity. The clinical and radiographical difference between an acute versus a stress fracture will decide on further treatment. A reversed graft, by an asymmetrical trapezoid autograft, offers a simple and effective surgical solution for nonunion and delayed union of Jones fractures in sportsmen.
Hens
J
J
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Martens
M
M
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries*