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 ...

Background The stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone (5MT) frequently occurs in youth soccer players in Japan, and it is very important issue to prevent this fracture. Objective To confirm ...

Treatment usually involves rest ... such as the "dreaded black line" stress fracture of the tibia/shin and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are treated with ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has a Jones fracture in his right foot, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jordan Reid. The fracture was discovered by doctors during the medical ...