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• #5TH METATARSAL FRACTURE CRACK#

In Zone 2 (a break at the joint between this bone and the 4th metatarsal) and in Zone 3 (a break in the middle of the bone) there is poor blood supply and problematic healing. In Zone 1, at the tip of the bone, the break occurs in an area of great blood supply. There are "Three Zones of Injury" where a break can occur. The 5th metatarsal has a bad blood supply in certain regions and therefore it has trouble healing. If trees dont get enough water, they will shrivel up and die. Even though our bones look like rocks, they are more like trees that only stay strong when they have healthy roots. If the blood supply to a bone is also injured when the bone breaks, then the bone cannot heal because it cannot get the nutrients it needs.

#5TH METATARSAL FRACTURE CRACK#

Our body can only fill in the crack with new bone when these nutrients are delivered (in the same way that you can only build a house if the supplies are delivered). So heres the situation: A broken bone heals with nutrients and growth factors delivered to the bone via our bloodstream. Its like saying: The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Jones and other orthopedic doctors? This bone doesnt heal like the other metatarsal bones, its a problem child, and so it often requires special treatment. So what makes the 5th metatarsal bone so special that it gets so much attention from Dr. Its also a very important bone of the foot because its very mobile an so our muscles can make small adjustments to help maintain balance. The 5th metatarsal connects your pinky toe to the rest of your foot, and this is the bone we talk about here. The 'forefoot' has 5 bones (called metatarsals) which connect the toes to the 'midfoot'. Your toes each have 3 small bones (except the big toe which only has 2) and as you go toward your ankle the bones get bigger and bigger. So your foot has a lot of bones, 29 total.

To better understand the injury lets quickly review our the anatomy of our foot. Jones) who first wrote about the fracture after sustaining the injury while dancing. It got the name "Jones fracture" for the doctor (Dr. More specifically, the break occurs along the middle and outside portion of the foot. Please contact us for advice if you’re worried about any aspect of your health or recovery.A Jones Fracture, aka a 5th metatarsal fracture, is a type of broken foot. Everyone is different and your rehabilitation may be quicker or slower than other people’s. Important: This information is only a guideline to help you understand your treatment and what to expect. However, in some fractures a potential problem is ‘non-union’, where the bones don’t heal properly, causing long-term discomfort. Over 90% of 5th metatarsal fractures heal without any problems, and you will be able to return to your usual sports activities. How long does it take to recover?įollowing treatment, it may take eight to 12 weeks for the bone fracture to fully heal, with a gradual return to normal activity within four months. The majority of fractures are treated by wearing a walking boot and using crutches to keep weight off the foot but, in some cases, you may be offered surgery to speed up your recovery. How is it diagnosed?Ī medical examination and discussion of your symptoms is usually backed up by X-rays to confirm the fracture.

It is worth getting assessed as soon as possible to make sure that there is no other injury, such as a lateral ankle sprain or a Lisfranc injury. It may swell up, with a bruise appearing on the outside of the foot. The foot will be painful, although you may still be able to walk with a limp. The most common type of break is at the base of this bone, and is often caused by the foot twisting or rolling inwards.

The top end of the 5th metatarsal is where the little toe starts. The foot has five metatarsal bones, with the 5th one on the outside of the foot.