Dec 27, 2021 · Jones fractures are a type of broken bone. They happen when you break your fifth metatarsal — the bone that joins your pinkie toe to the base of your foot. You’ll probably need …

Oct 19, 2025 · 5th metatarsal base fractures are common traumatic fractures among athletic populations that are notorious for nonunion due to tenuous blood supply. Treatment is either …

If the fracture enters the intermetatarsal joint, it is a Jones fracture. If, however, it enters the tarsometatarsal joint, then it is likely an avulsion fracture caused by pull from the fibularis …

Dec 8, 2024 · Jones fracture is located at the metadiaphyseal junction, approximately 2 cm (1.5-3 cm) from the tip of the 5 th metatarsal, and has a predominantly horizontal course. It should …

Aug 1, 2025 · Jones Fracture: How Do You Treat It? If you fracture the fifth metatarsal bone in your foot, it is called a Jones fracture. This bone is on the outer edge of your foot, connecting …

Oct 27, 2025 · A Jones fracture is a break in the bone connecting the pinky toe to the foot base and can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. Treatment often involves immobilizing the …

A Jones Fracture could sideline your activities with its longer healing time. Discover effective prevention and treatment strategies for this injury.

Jul 24, 2025 · A Jones fracture is a break or a thin (hairline) crack in the fifth metatarsal, the long bone on the outside of the foot. A Jones fracture occurs near the end of this bone that's …

A Jones fracture is a fracture at the base of 5th metatarsal (the long bone on the outside of the foot). These fractures commonly occur from twisting forces on the foot and can occur suddenly …

A Jones fracture is a break in the 5th metatarsal causing outer foot pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Jones Fractures.