Dynamic Loading Assessment at the Fifth Metatarsal in Elite Athletes with a history of Jones Fracture

Objectives: Fractures of the proximal metaphysis of the fifth metatarsal (i.e., Jones fractures) are common in the athletic population and frequently require surgical fixation to optimize healing rates and return to sport. Subtle hindfoot varus alignment, which likely results in greater forces at th...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Main Authors: Kenneth Hunt MD, Yannick Goeb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-07-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967116S00123