Do you need a cast for a Jones fracture?
Jones fracture surgery may be needed to align the bone and help with healing. These fractures will sometimes heal on their own, but may take months to heal without surgery. You will need to wear a cast or boot on your foot and use crutches until the bone has healed and can bear weight again.
Can a Jones fracture heal without surgery?
A Jones Fracture is just like any other broken bone and takes about 6-8 weeks to heal. It may or may not require surgical intervention.
How long until you can walk on a Jones fracture?
In most cases, the patient will have to avoid putting weight on the injured foot for at least six weeks, and in some, a walking boot may be required for several months after that. A surgeon can make personalized recommendations about participation in sports and other physical activities.
Where is the base of a Jones fracture?
A Jones fracture is an extra-articular fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone.
Which is more serious a Jones fracture or avulsion fracture?
The Jones fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal, the bone along the outside of the foot, and occurs at the base of the bone closest to the ankle. There are other injuries that can impact the fifth metatarsal, such as an avulsion fracture (also known as a pseudo-Jones or dancer’s fracture), but the Jones fracture tends to be more serious.
What kind of surgery is needed for a Jones fracture?
Jones Fracture Surgical Treatment. Poor blood supply to this area of the midfoot, a high likelihood of re-injury, and the severity and cause of the fracture are all taken into account when surgery is suggested. The Jones fracture surgery generally involves the placement of plates or screws down the shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone.
What are the radiographic features of a Jones fracture?
Radiographic features. Plain radiograph/CT. 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 not extend distally, nor should it extend to involve the articular surfaces.