Should I Have Surgery For A Jones Fracture?

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Jones fractures have a higher chance than other metatarsal fractures of not healing. They also have a higher chance of fracturing again after they’ve healed. Conservative treatment for Jones fractures has a 15 to 20 percent failure rate. If the bone fails to heal during conservative treatment,

surgery may be necessary

.

What percentage of Jones fractures need surgery?

Conservative treatment for Jones fractures has a

15 to 20 percent failure rate

. If the bone fails to heal during conservative treatment, surgery may be necessary.

Do all Jones fractures require surgery?

A Jones Fracture is just like any other broken bone and takes about 6-8 weeks to heal.

It may or may not require surgical intervention

. As an orthopedic surgical procedure, it is one which is best performed at an orthopedic surgery center, such as our outpatient orthopedic surgery center in Raleigh.

Can you walk on a Jones fracture?

Can you walk if you have a Jones Fracture?

Any fracture can be painful and limit your ability to walk

. Participation in physical therapy after a fracture can help you to get back on your feet safely.

How serious is a Jones fracture?

The Jones fracture is recognised as

the most serious of all the fractures which can affect the fifth metatarsal

. Whether a doctor recommends a non-surgical treatment such as immobilisation, or a surgical procedure to treat a Jones fracture, can come down to a range of factors.

Can a Jones fracture heal in 4 weeks?

A Jones Fracture is just like any other broken bone and takes

about 6-8 weeks

to heal. It may or may not require surgical intervention.

Does a Jones fracture hurt all the time?

Pain. Even after a period of immobilization,

there still may be a pain in your foot and ankle after a Jones fracture

. 8 As you use your foot more and start putting more and more weight on it, some of the muscles and joints in the foot may become sore.

Can a Jones fracture heal without a cast?

Jones fracture surgery may be needed to align the bone and help with healing. These fractures will sometimes heal on their own, but

may take months to heal without surgery

. You will need to wear a cast or boot on your foot and use crutches until the bone has healed and can bear weight again.

What is the fastest way to heal a Jones fracture?


Rest

– The less pressure you put on your foot, the faster it will heal. Ice – Use ice to help with swelling and inflammation alternating between 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off as needed. Compression – Wrap your foot tightly to help limit swelling. ‌

How do you sleep with a Jones fracture?

Invest in a specialized pillow, like a body pillow, for elevation—keeping the broken bone above your heart prevents blood from pooling and causing swelling.

Try sleeping on your back first while propped up on a few pillows

. If that doesn’t work, slowly adjust yourself to a side position if possible.

How do you tell if I have a Jones fracture?

  1. Pain, swelling, and pin-point tenderness in the outside of the foot.
  2. Inability to bear weight or difficulty walking on the affected foot.
  3. Visible bruising.

How do you walk after Jones fracture?

After surgery to repair a Jones fracture, a reduction in weight-bearing activities on the foot is required for proper healing. After that, some weight-bearing exercises are allowed in

a removable walking boot

– to protect the foot and prevent further injury while healing.

Do Jones fractures show up on xrays?

Because

a Jones fracture sometimes does not show up on initial x-rays

, additional imaging studies may be needed.

Can a Jones fracture heal in 6 weeks?

Your doctor may recommend that you keep weight off the foot for several weeks. The fracture may take 6 weeks

to several months to heal

. It is important to give your foot time to heal completely so that you don’t hurt it again.

What’s worse a break or a fracture?


There’s no difference between a fracture and a break

. A fracture is any loss of continuity of the bone. Anytime the bone loses integrity—whether it’s a hairline crack barely recognizable on an X-ray or the shattering of bone into a dozen pieces—it’s considered a fracture.

When can I drive after breaking my 5th metatarsal?

Patients with a 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture reported a return to driving at

6 weeks when treated with a walking boot

and 12 weeks after injury when treated with a short leg cast [55].

James Park
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Dr. James Park is a medical doctor and health expert with a focus on disease prevention and wellness. He has written several publications on nutrition and fitness, and has been featured in various health magazines. Dr. Park's evidence-based approach to health will help you make informed decisions about your well-being.