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Jones Fracture Treatment
Information from your Foot Doctor in Orange County
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal at the proximal diaphyseal-metaphyseal junction. These fractures are notorious for delayed union and even non union.
The fracture is located close to the base of the metatarsal. The reason for increased
complications is the decrease of blood vessels. With less blood supply to the area,
there is a decrease of nutrients that get to the fracture site.
Fractures to other areas of the 5th metatrsal are not as cumbersome.
Treatment
For patient that are physically active surgical treatment is the best option.
If the fracture is diagnosed early on, the surgery is fairly simple to do.
There are things that can be done for patients with delayed union or non-union of a jones fracture.
We can apply an external bone stimulator.
Platelet rich plasma has been shown to help with delayed unions in bone.
Surgery can be done to stabilize the fracture with a small plate.
