This 2000 narrative review by Rosenberg and Sferra addresses the persistent clinical confusion surrounding proximal fifth metatarsal fractures by systematically examining the three distinct injury patterns — tuberosity avulsion, acute Jones fracture, and diaphyseal stress fracture — and defining the evidence base for treatment of each, including management of delayed unions and nonunions.
This 2000 narrative review by Rosenberg and Sferra addresses the persistent clinical confusion surrounding proximal fifth metatarsal fractures by systematically examining the three distinct injury patterns — tuberosity avulsion, acute Jones fracture, and diaphyseal stress fracture — and defining the evidence base for treatment of each, including management of delayed unions and nonunions.