Nunley JA. Fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal the Jones fracture. Orthop Clin N Am 2001; 32:171-180. Credit: Case courtesy of our radiology website partner, RiT. Case submitted by Dr. Rathachai Kaewlai MD to radRounds Radiology Network....
49 fifth metatarsal fractures were identified. Two transverse proximal diaphyseal fractures 3.0 cm distal from the fifth metatarsal tuberosity, the Jones fracture, were identified. The frequency of the Jones fracture in this group of fifth metatarsal fractures ( n = 49) is 4%....