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29 gru 2021 · A fifth metatarsal fracture is a common injury where the bone connecting your ankle to your little toe breaks. These fractures occur from injury, overuse or high arches. Providers can treat your broken bone with a cast, boot or shoe — or with surgery.
11 sty 2022 · Even though fifth metatarsal fractures represent one of the most common injuries of the lower limb, there is no consensus regarding their classification and treatment, while the term ‘Jones...
16 lip 2020 · The present study focused on quantifying the time for healing fifth metatarsal base avulsion fractures. Specifically, we compared healing time, displacement, and incidence of nonunion among surgically managed and conservatively managed avulsion fractures.
18 lis 2024 · A recent systematic review of the different treatment modalities of base of the fifth metatarsal bone fracture concluded that early functional therapy is recommended for zone 1 fractures, including the displaced, intra-articular, and comminuted ones.
31 sie 2022 · Based on the type of fracture line produced and the specific locations of the attachment points of the tendons or fascia, the avulsion fractures of the fifth metatarsal base can be classified into three types: type I predominantly involves the action of the lateral band of the plantar fascia; type II predominantly involves the action of the ...
4 dni temu · The optimal treatment for displaced or comminution fifth metatarsal base fractures remain debated. Ninety displaced or comminution fifth metatarsal base fractures patients were randomly selected into three groups: the ulnar hook plate fixation group (n=30), the immobilization treatment group (n=18), and the early functional group (n=30). The assessed factors included the duration until union ...
Metatarsal fractures are among the most common foot and ankle injuries, with an annual incidence of 6.7 per 100 000 persons. Approximately 30% of metatarsal fractures affect the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. Nevertheless, no evidence-based treatment recommendations are available to date.
