What is a Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal?

A Jones fracture is a break between the base and shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone of your foot. This is the bone on the outside of the foot, which is connected to your smallest toe, sometimes called the pinkie toe. It’s the most common type of metatarsal fracture.

What is the 5th metatarsal styloid?

The fifth metatarsal is the bone that runs from the midfoot to the base of the small toe on the outside of the foot. An avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal occurs where a tendon attaches to the bone at this point (the peroneus brevis tendon).

What do you do if you break your 5th metatarsal?

Treatment for a fifth metatarsal fracture

1. Cold therapy. Putting ice on the area may reduce swelling and pain, especially in the first few days after injury.
2. Elevation.
3. Prescription or over-the-counter pain medicines.
4. Immobilization.
5. Stretching and strengthening exercises.
6. Surgery.

Can you move your toes with a Jones fracture?

A Jones fracture can be a painful injury and can limit your ability to move around normally. Physical therapy can help ensure that you are able to quickly and safely return to normal activity and function after a Jones fracture.

Should I have surgery for a Jones fracture?

A Jones Fracture is just like any other broken bone and takes about 6-8 weeks to heal. It may or may not require surgical intervention. As an orthopedic surgical procedure, it is one which is best performed at an orthopedic surgery center, such as our outpatient orthopedic surgery center in Raleigh.

How do you tell if I have a Jones fracture?

How do I know if I have a Jones fracture?

1. Pain, swelling, and pin-point tenderness in the outside of the foot.
2. Inability to bear weight or difficulty walking on the affected foot.
3. Visible bruising.