What is it about?
A stress fracture on the outside of the foot is common in the Athlete. How it is treated is not decided. We discuss how to determine the fracture, how to get it better and what to do if it is not improving.
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Why is it important?
This fracture can keep an athlete out for weeks or months, especially if not treated properly.
Perspectives
We have treated over 400 of these fractures and lijecto discuss what we have learned. We cite our own research, others research and our common experience of treating the injury in high school, college and professional athletes.
David Porter, MDPHD
Methodist Sports Medicine
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This page is a summary of: Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fractures in the Athlete, Foot & Ankle International, December 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1071100717741856.
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