Bone stimulation, most commonly used for Jones fractures, may be used as part of the treatment or following an inadequate response to immobilization. A pain-free external device is used to speed the healing of some fractures. Crutches may also be needed to avoid placing weight on the injured foot. Depending on the severity of the injury, the foot is kept immobile with a cast, cast boot, or stiff-soled shoe. The foot and ankle surgeon may use one of these non-surgical options for treatment of a fifth metatarsal fracture: Elevation: The foot should be raised slightly above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling.Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again. Ice: Apply an ice pack to the injured area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin.Until you are able to see a foot and ankle surgeon, the “ R.I.C.E.” method of care should be performed: Because a Jones fracture sometimes does not show up on initial x-rays, additional imaging studies may be needed. The foot will be examined, with the doctor gently pressing on different areas of the foot to determine where there is pain. To arrive at a diagnosis, the surgeon will ask how the injury occurred or when the pain started. Pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the footĪnyone who has symptoms of a fifth metatarsal fracture should see a foot and ankle surgeon as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment. Examples include mid-shaft fractures, which usually result from trauma or twisting, and fractures of the metatarsal head and neck.Īvulsion and Jones fractures have the same signs and symptoms. Other types of fractures can occur in the fifth metatarsal. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. A Jones fracture can be either a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Jones fractures occur in a small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. Avulsion fractures are often overlooked when they occur with an ankle sprain. This type of fracture is the result of an injury in which the ankle rolls. In an avulsion fracture, a small piece of bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by a tendon or ligament. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: We now offer telehealth services, please click on the link to request an appointment.įractures (breaks) are common in the fifth metatarsal – the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. Thank you for understanding and we assure you we are doing everything we can to make sure our office is safe for all. If you have traveled to a location (international or local) where cases of COVID-19 have a high risk of community transmission, please call us to determine if you should keep your appointment. We do ask if you are ill to please cancel your appointment and follow your doctor's orders and please keep us updated of any diagnosis you have so we can protect our staff and other patients. You can rest assured we are following all the appropriate guidelines regarding the cleanliness and disinfection of our entire office and instruments. Everyone washes their hands between every single patient with antibacterial soap.The entire office is cleaned daily and the waiting area is wiped down with disinfectant wipes throughout the day.All rooms are wiped down fully on all surfaces between every single patient with disinfecting wipes (that kill all viruses including the Coronavirus),.
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