Fifth metatarsal fractures and current treatment  

作　　者：Julia Bowes Richard Buckley 

机构地区：[1]Department of Surgery,Division of Orthopedics,Walter Mackenzie Centre,University of Alberta [2]Department of Surgery,Section of Orthopedics,Foothills Medical Centre,University of Calgary

出　　处：《World Journal of Orthopedics》2016年第12期793-800,共8页世界骨科杂志（英文版）

摘　　要：Metatarsal fractures are one of the most common injuries of the foot. There has been conflicting literatureon management of fifth metatarsal fractures due to inconsistency with respect to classification of these fractures. This article provides a thorough review of fifth metatarsal fractures with examination of relevant literature to describe the management of fifth metatarsal fractures especially the proximal fracture. A description of nonoperative and operative management for fifth metatarsal fractures according to anatomical region is provided.Metatarsal fractures are one of the most common injuries of the foot. There has been conflicting literatureon management of fifth metatarsal fractures due to inconsistency with respect to classification of these fractures. This article provides a thorough review of fifth metatarsal fractures with examination of relevant literature to describe the management of fifth metatarsal fractures especially the proximal fracture. A description of nonoperative and operative management for fifth metatarsal fractures according to anatomical region is provided.

关 键 词：METATARSAL FRACTURES FIFTH METATARSAL JONES fracture OPERATIVE care ATHLETE 

分 类 号：R687.3[医药卫生—骨科学]