How is a Jones fracture treated?

The most conservative treatment involves wearing a non-weight-bearing cast over the injured foot for about six to eight weeks, until the break heals. Typically, a patient will use crutches to keep weight off of the foot during recovery.

Can you walk on a Jones fracture?

You may walk on the foot as comfort allows but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages. The boot you have been given should be worn when walking to help to settle your symptoms. Follow up: You will see a Foot and Ankle Specialist about 6 weeks after your injury.

Can a Jones fracture heal without surgery?

Recovery is about eight weeks with or without surgery. After the bone has healed, some patients will need physical therapy to regain motion and strength.

What is the fastest way to heal a Jones fracture?

Rest – The less pressure you put on your foot, the faster it will heal. Ice – Use ice to help with swelling and inflammation alternating between 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off as needed. Compression – Wrap your foot tightly to help limit swelling. ‌

What are the symptoms of Jones fracture?

A Jones fracture has many of the same symptoms as other types of fractures. A person with a Jones fracture may know they have injured their foot right away if the injury is sudden and causes immediate symptoms. These symptoms include: pain and swelling on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe.

What is pseudo Jones fracture?

The tuberosity avulsion fracture (also known as pseudo-Jones fracture or dancer’s fracture is a common fracture of the fifth metatarsal (the bone on the outside edge of the foot extending to the little toe).

What are the types of fracture?

There are many types of fractures, but the main categories are displaced, non-displaced, open, and closed. Displaced and non-displaced fractures refer to the alignment of the fractured bone. In a displaced fracture, the bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so that the two ends are not lined up straight.

What is Jones procedure?

The Jones procedure is a combination of procedures to address a clawed toe deformity that involves the big (or “great”) toe. The procedure includes: Fusing the small joint in the big toe near the base of the nail; Transferring the tendon that pulls the big toe down to the top of the big toe;