Base of 5th metatarasal fracture

Question 1

Location of
Avulsion #
Jones #
Stress #

Answer 1

at the base = avulsion, distal to that jones, distal to that stress #

Question 2

Difference between avulsion vs jones #

Answer 2

avulsion # - base of 5th metatarsal

jones # - extra-articular fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal –> extends to the interarticular space between the 4th and 5th metatartarsals)

Question 3

Management of stress # ?

Answer 3

boot for 6-8weeks