Minimally displaced Jones fractures to be managed with immediate weight bearing in walking boot
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A Jones fracture is a common type of metatarsal fracture and is the most severe type of fracture that can occur in this bone.
This fracture takes its name from the orthopedic surgeon, Sir Robert Jones, who first reported and treated the injury in 1902.
Jones fractures have a high risk for non-union due to a vascular watershed region. Classically, treatment consists of weight bearing restrictions in a cast or surgical fixation. Some studies have assessed immediate weight bearing following a Jones fracture. Due to conflicting results, the most appropriate treatment method remains unclear.
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