JONES FRACTURE

JONES FRACTURE

Jones fractures, figure 6, are fractures of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. Patients who develop a Jones fracture have pain over this middle/outside area of their foot, swelling, and pain when walking. Because of poor blood supply to the area of the bone where this fracture occurs, it often does not heal well if not treated correctly.

Fifth Metatarsal Shaft Fracture