Zone III injuries in the proximal diaphysis of the fifth metatarsal are typically stress fractures (Figure 36-4). Patients often report prodromal symptoms, but radiographic findings are variable.

Another type of fracture which occurs on the fifth metatarsal is the avulsion fracture. This is a fracture which occurs with ankle sprains and occurs at the base of the fifth metatarsal.

But as mentioned above, they are relatively common with the fifth metatarsal. Overuse in flimsy shoes is probably the best way to give yourself a fifth metatarsal stress fracture.

Major League Soccer athletes who sustain a sports-related fifth metatarsal fracture return to sport at a high rate with low risk for refracture, according to a recent report. Jonathan A. Stone, MD ...

Fractures in zone 2 of the fifth metatarsal area further away from the middle of the foot and are labeled Jones fractures. Jones fractures usually require surgery and are more prone to complications.

Background No firm consensus has been established regarding the risk factors for stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal because of a lack of large-scale prospective studies. Objective The purpose of ...

Background Fifth metatarsal stress fracture (Jones fracture) is one of the issues of sports-related injuries. Objective Exploration of unknown risk factor for developing Jones fractures. Design Case ...

Since there have been few studies of stress fractures of the fifth metatarsal under "real-world" conditions, the Duke researchers wanted to characterize the stresses acting upon the bone, when ...

A Jones fracture is a broken pinky toe, or the fifth metatarsal in medical terms. Jones fracture healing time can take between 6-10 weeks to return to physical activity.

Xavier McKinney is not the first player to ever suffer a fractured fifth metatarsal. In fact, a few big-name NFL players have also suffered the same injury and made full recoveries.

California guard Justin Cobbs has fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, coach Mike Montgomery announced Wednesday.

Chargers safety Derwin James diagnosed with a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and will continue to be evaluated, the team announced Friday.