Adequate union rates for the treatment of acute proximal fifth metatarsal fractures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06072-8
Abstract: Purpose To compare the bone healing, clinical, and return to daily activity outcomes after either surgical or conservative management of acute zone 1, 2, and 3 fifth metatarsal fractures. Methods A literature search was performed… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; fifth metatarsal; union rates; metatarsal fractures ... See more keywords
Acute, isolated fractures of the metatarsal bones: an epidemiologic study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04396-3
Abstract: Although metatarsal fractures are common, the significance of previous epidemiologic studies is limited to specific fracture entities, subpopulations, or heterogeneous fracture aetiologies. The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiology of isolated metatarsal… read more here.
Keywords: metatarsal; age; isolated fractures; multiple metatarsal ... See more keywords
The surgical outcome of Lisfranc injuries accompanied by multiple metatarsal fractures: A multicenter retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.12.023
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study assessed the surgical outcomes of Lisfranc injuries accompanied by multiple metatarsal fractures. Metatarsal fractures here refers to metatarsal head, neck, and shaft (including shaft fractures accompanied by fractures of the base) fractures,… read more here.
Keywords: injuries accompanied; accompanied multiple; multiple metatarsal; metatarsal fractures ... See more keywords
Fifth metatarsal fractures: an update on management, complications, and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1530/eor-21-0025
Abstract: Even though fifth metatarsal fractures represent one of the most common injuries of the lower limb, there is no consensus regarding their classification and treatment, while the term ‘Jones’ fracture has been used inconsistently in… read more here.
Keywords: fifth metatarsal; metatarsal fractures; update management; fractures update ... See more keywords
Plantar Plating for the Treatment of Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures in Elite Athletes.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170327-04
Abstract: Proximal fifth metatarsal fractures, zones II and III, are commonly treated surgically, especially in elite athletes. Intramedullary screw fixation remains the most used construct despite nonunion and refracture. High tensile forces on the plantar-lateral aspect… read more here.
Keywords: plantar plating; fifth metatarsal; metatarsal; elite athletes ... See more keywords