Anavulsion fractureoccurs when the tendon pulls off a tiny fragment of bone.
What Causes a Pseudo-Jones Fracture?
Any activity that causes the foot to forcefully roll inwards can lead to this particular injury.
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What Are the Symptoms of a Pseudo-Jones Fracture?
Some signs of a pseudo-Jones fracture are visible on the outside of the foot.
They include:
You may also experience pain or tenderness with pressure over the outside of the foot.
How Is a Pseudo-Fracture Diagnosed?
You may also need blood tests to screen your general health and any other contributing factors to the accident.
What is the difference between a Jones fracture and a pseudo-Jones fracture?
Avulsion fractures can be confused with othertypes of fractures to the fifth metatarsal bone.
The most common problem is distinguishing this injury from aJones fracture.
The distinction is important because the treatment of these injuries is different.
In a Jones fracture, the fifth metatarsal shaft is affected.
In a pseudo-Jones fracture, it’s the fifth metatarsal base that’s affected.
How Is a Pseudo-Fracture Treated?
The walking cast or boot is worn for about four to six weeks.
Crutches are not usually needed for this injury, andsurgeryis seldom necessary.
Resting and icing the area are important during the recovery period.
In an open reduction surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will put the bone together after surgically exposing it.
In a closed reduction surgery, they will not surgically expose the bone to put it back into place.
Fixation refers to connecting the bone fragments using tools such as screws, pins, or wires.
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