Background Proximal fifth metatarsal stress ... with Jones fracture were identified. Two players had an incomplete fracture and another had an old incomplete fracture. In all players bone union was ...

Metatarsal injuries are common in athletes and usually occur as a result of a direct blow to the foot or as stress fractures.

Your physician can diagnose a stress fracture with a plain X-ray or a bone scan test. Treatment usually involves ... and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are ...