Common Fractures Of The Foot, Ankle And Metatarsals

Question 1

Where are Stress fractures most likely to occur?

Answer 1

Often in second and third metatarsals in the foot because they are thinner. They are also common in heel, fibula, tali’s, and navicular (bone on top of ankle)

Question 2

Causes of stress fractures

Answer 2

• overuse
• sudden increase in exercise (intensity, duration)
• bone insufficiency (osteoperosis, decrease bone strength)
• poor conditioning (doing too much to soon, no recover time)
• improper technique (alter way foot hits ground-blister)
• change In surface (change in training)
• improper equipment (not supportive shoes)

Question 3

Non surgical and surgical treatment for stress fractures of foot

Answer 3

Non surgical 
R-rest
I-ice
C-compression
E-elevation 

Surgical 
Internal fixation (pins and screws to hold in place)

Question 4

Avulsion fracture

Answer 4

Small piece of bone is broken off of pinky toe by tendon, often because of ankle roll

Question 5

Jones fracture

Answer 5

Occurs in pinky toe, hairline fracture caused by overuse and relative stress and trauma