SURGICAL-TREATMENT OF JONES FRACTURES

A transverse fracture of the proximal part of the fifth metatarsal is rarely caused by direct trauma but is usually secondary to overload [8]. These fractures, when treated conservatively, have a high recurrence rate and give rise to prolonged sporting inactivity. The clinical and radiographical difference between an acute versus a stress fracture will decide on further treatment. A reversed graft, by an asymmetrical trapezoid autograft, offers a simple and effective surgical solution for non-union and delayed union of Jones fractures in sportsmen. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.