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A fifth metatarsal fracture often heals in 6-8 weeks whether treated by immobilization with a boot and crutches or through surgery. Weight-bearing activities are significantly reduced for 6 weeks.

And stress fractures of the first metatarsal don’t happen as a general rule, especially in football. But as mentioned above, they are relatively common with the fifth metatarsal.

Fractures in zone 2 of the fifth metatarsal area further away from the middle of the foot and are labeled Jones fractures. Jones fractures usually require surgery and are more prone to complications.

This specific fracture often takes longer to heal because of poor blood supply to that part of the bone. Surgery is usually ...

Ricky Ponting suspects India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishab Pant may be suffering from a metatarsal fracture after he was hit on the right foot by a delivery from Chris Woakes during the Manchester Test ...

Thing is, some doctors treat all of these fractures conservatively. “One of the most common second opinions I get in New York City is the fifth metatarsal fracture,” Dr. Greisberg said.

Metatarsal fractures are among the most common foot injuries, with an incidence of approx. 6.7 per 100 000 persons (1), with the base of the fifth metatarsal bone (MT5) being most commonly involved.

A Jones fracture is a broken pinky toe, or the fifth metatarsal in medical terms. Jones fracture healing time can take between 6-10 weeks to return to physical activity.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in November 2016. He was expected to miss around two months, but returned to action exactly one month and one day later.