Short-Term Outcomes of Jones-Specific Implant Versus Intramedullary Screw and Plate Fixation for Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

Although intramedullary screw fixation is commonly performed for proximal fifth metatarsal fractures, high rates of nonunion, refracture, and hardware prominence have been reported. The Jones Specific Implant (JSI) is a novel surgical implant which contours to the native curvature of the fifth metatarsal allowing for a more anatomic fixation. The purpose of this study was to compare short-term complication rates and outcomes of patients treated with the JSI to other fixation types such as plates and intramedullary screws.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - May 19, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aman Chopra, Albert T. Anastasio, Amanda N. Fletcher, Troy Q. Tabarestani, Akhil Sharma, Selene G. Parekh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research