Metatarsal Fractures
A 22-year-old professional basketball player presents with lateral foot pain after landing awkwardly during a game. Radiographs show a transverse fracture at the proximal fifth metatarsal at the metadiaphyseal junction, extending into the 4-5 intermetatarsal articulation. There is no cortical widening or sclerosis. He wishes to return to competitive sport as soon as possible. Regarding Jones fractures:
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A Jones fracture (Zone 2) is located at the metadiaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal and exte...
Jones fractures have high nonunion rates (25-50%) with conservative treatment due to the watershed b...
The Torg classification applies to Zone 1 avulsion fractures; sclerosis and medullary canal widening...
The Torg classification stages Zone 2 fractures: Type I (acute - sharp line, no sclerosis), Type II ...
Intramedullary screw fixation is the treatment of choice for Jones fractures in athletes; screw entr...
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