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01-03-2017 | Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine (M Drakos, section editor)

Zone II and III fifth metatarsal fractures in athletes

Authors: Michael Le, Robert Anderson

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Purpose of review

This study aimed to review indications, complications, and outcomes of zone II and III fifth metatarsal fractures based on recent literature.

Recent findings

High rates of nonunion, delayed union, and refracture in athletes treated non-operatively. The standard of care is operative treatment in athletes with intramedullary fixation.

Summary

Operative treatment of zone II and III fractures in athletes will decrease the risk of nonunion and refracture while leading to an earlier return to play.

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Title: Zone II and III fifth metatarsal fractures in athletes
Authors: Michael Le
Robert Anderson
Publication date: 01-03-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-017-9388-5

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Zone II and III fifth metatarsal fractures in athletes

Abstract

Purpose of review

Recent findings

Summary

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