Jones fracture

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Jones fracture

Orthopedics A fracture of the 5^th metatarsal diaphysis. See Autoeponym.

Jones frac·ture

(jōnz frak'shŭr)

Transverse stress fracture of the proximal shaft of the fifth metatarsal.

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Jones,

Sir Robert, English orthopedic surgeon, 1858-1933.

Jones abduction frame

Jones arm splint

Jones brace

Jones first-toe repair

Jones fracture

Jones metacarpal splint

Jones pin

Jones position - position for treating humeral fracture.

Jones resection arthroplasty

Jones suspension traction

Jones thoracic clamp

Jones towel clamp

Jones transfer

Jones view

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Early screw fixation versus casting in the treatment of acute Jones fractures. Am J Sports Med.

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Historically, operative treatment of the Jones fracture has included crossed K-wire fixation, tension band constructs, and intramedullary devices.

The association of a varus hindfoot and fracture of the fifth metatarsal metaphysealdiaphyseal junction: the Jones fracture. Am J Sports Med.

(15-17) Currently, it is commonly accepted that fractures in zone 2 are true "Jones fractures" (Fig.

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Yet a Jones fracture requires special medical attention.

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Closed treatment of Jones fracture: Good results in 40 cases after 11-26 years.

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Porter, an orthopedic surgeon with Indianapolis-based Methodist Sports Medical Center, and his associates evaluated 20 patients with fifth metatarsal Jones fractures who were treated postoperatively with a 5.5-mm stainless steel cannulated screw.