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

Background Fifth metatarsal stress fracture (Jones fracture) is one of the issues of sports-related injuries. Objective Exploration of unknown risk factor for developing Jones fractures. Design Case ...

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 ...