Talar fracture accompanying a Jones fracture

Abstract

First described by Sir Robert Jones in 1902, fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common injury of the foot after soft tissue traumas.[1] Metatarsal fractures are also the most common fracture involving the foot with a rate of 67/100,000, and fifth metatarsal fractures count for 70% of metatarsal fractures.[2] These fractures are often caused by an indirect trauma mechanism and have high healing potential.[3]