What is similar to a Jones fracture?

Jones fractures and avulsion fractures are different types of bone fractures in your feet. In fact, they both refer to breaks of the same bone, your fifth metatarsal — the bone that joins your pinkie toe to the rest of your foot. The differences between Jones and avulsion fractures are small, but important.

Is a Jones fracture a stress fracture?

A “Jones’ fracture” is a special type of stress fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal (Figure 1). The fracture itself often occurs acutely but the repetitive stress that leads up to the sudden fracture has often built up over time.

What is proximal Diaphysis?

A proximal diaphyseal fifth metatarsal stress fracture is defined as a stress fracture in the zone of the proximal fifth metatarsal immediately distal to the Jones fracture’s anatomic area [4].

How painful is a Jones fracture?

The typical symptoms of a Jones fracture include pain on the outside of the foot, bruising, tenderness when pressure is placed on the foot, a persistent ache on the outside of the foot, and difficulty walking or putting weight on the foot.

What is diaphysis of a bone?

The central tubular region of the bone, called the diaphysis, flares outward near the end to form the metaphysis, which contains a largely cancellous, or spongy, interior. At the end of the bone is the epiphysis, which in young people is separated from the metaphysis by the physis, or growth plate.

What is the diaphysis function?

The diaphysis plays an essential role in the structural functionality, the transport of oxygen and immune support, and mineral and fat storage. The medullary cavity, housed within the diaphysis, is where blood products, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, are formed.

Is a Jones fracture serious?

They’re difficult to differentiate, even on X-rays. The Jones fracture is the most serious fifth metatarsal fracture. Depending on the severity of the fracture, your doctor may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon.

Can you wear a boot with a Jones fracture?

Watershed Zone Fractures (Jones Fractures) Treatments vary from six weeks in a walking boot, to nonweightbearing cast for six weeks followed by a boot, to early surgical intervention.