Saturday, July 31, 2010

Jones Fracture

Findings
-This patient demonstrates a transverse fracture line at the base of the 5th metatarsal, called a Jones fracture.
-The fracture is located 1.5 – 2.5 cm from the proximal aspect of the 5th metatarsal.
-Typically caused by an inversion injury.
-Associated with a high incidence of non-union due to tenuous blood supply.


http://eradiology.bidmc.harvard.edu/Classics/item.aspx?section=Emergency+Radiology&labelpk=33f0adab-853f-4010-a0e2-0756b3f1eac5&pk=81e668ca-2c3a-4c55-bf1f-d67aeebd9ec0

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