Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels.These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms,but inversions and twisting injuries are considered some of the leading caus...Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels.These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms,but inversions and twisting injuries are considered some of the leading causes in sports.However,while Jones fracture incidences are frequent in the sporting world,there is still a lack of consensus on how such fractures should be effectively managed.There are numerous treatment options for patients with fifth metatarsal Jones fractures.The role of nonoperative treatment remains controversial,with concerns about delayed union and nonunion.Surgical stabilization of metatarsal Jones fractures is therefore often recommended for athletes,as it is often associated with a low number of complications and a higher rate of union than nonoperative management.This review will focus on literature regarding the prevalence of Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture,alongside the efficacy of both conservative and surgical treatment within this population.展开更多
Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures pose a challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon,given documented high nonunion rates as well as high complication rates including hardware prominence,nerve injury,and screw breakag...Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures pose a challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon,given documented high nonunion rates as well as high complication rates including hardware prominence,nerve injury,and screw breakage for existing treatment modalities including screw and plantar plate fixation.We call for the design of innovative Jones-fracture specific implants which contour to the natural curve of the fifth metatarsal.Future research should aim to expand upon existing literature for Jones fracture fixation and evaluate efficacy of novel implants which are designed to address unacceptably high complication rates for existing treatment modalities.展开更多
文摘Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels.These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms,but inversions and twisting injuries are considered some of the leading causes in sports.However,while Jones fracture incidences are frequent in the sporting world,there is still a lack of consensus on how such fractures should be effectively managed.There are numerous treatment options for patients with fifth metatarsal Jones fractures.The role of nonoperative treatment remains controversial,with concerns about delayed union and nonunion.Surgical stabilization of metatarsal Jones fractures is therefore often recommended for athletes,as it is often associated with a low number of complications and a higher rate of union than nonoperative management.This review will focus on literature regarding the prevalence of Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture,alongside the efficacy of both conservative and surgical treatment within this population.
文摘Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures pose a challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon,given documented high nonunion rates as well as high complication rates including hardware prominence,nerve injury,and screw breakage for existing treatment modalities including screw and plantar plate fixation.We call for the design of innovative Jones-fracture specific implants which contour to the natural curve of the fifth metatarsal.Future research should aim to expand upon existing literature for Jones fracture fixation and evaluate efficacy of novel implants which are designed to address unacceptably high complication rates for existing treatment modalities.
