Fifth metatarsal fractures and current treatment

• 作者: Julia Bowes Richard Buckley
• 来源期刊: 世界骨科杂志
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: METATARSAL FRACTURES FIFTH METATARSAL JONES fracture OPERATIVE care ATHLETE
• 年，卷（期）: sjgkzzywb_2016,（12）
• 页码范围: 793-800
• 页数: 8页
• 分类号: R

摘要

Metatarsal fractures are one of the most common injuries of the foot.There has been conflicting literature on management of fifth metatarsal fractures due to inconsistency with respect to classification of these fractures.This article provides a thorough review of fifth metatarsal fractures with examination of relevant literature to describe the management of fifth metatarsal fractures especially the proximal fracture.A description of nonoperative and operative management for fifth metatarsal fractures according to anatomical region is provided.