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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2021; 12(9): 640-650
Published online Sep 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i9.640
Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture fixation in athletes: A review and current concept
Mohammad Albloushi, Amer Alshanqiti, Mohammad Qasem, Andreas Abitbol, Thomas Gregory
Mohammad Albloushi, Amer Alshanqiti, Andreas Abitbol, Thomas Gregory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Avicenne Teaching Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, University Sorbonne-Paris-Nord, Sorbonne Paris Cité +33, France
Mohammad Qasem, Al-Razi Hospital, Ministry of Health, State of Kuwait, Kuwait City 00965, Kuwait
Author contributions: Albloushi M performed the majority of the writing; Alshanqiti A contributed to the writing; Qasem M assisted in the editing of the text; Abitbol A and Gregory T provided critical expertise and input into the material of the text.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Mohammad Qasem, PhD, Physiotherapist, Al-Razi Hospital, Ministry of Health, State of Kuwait, Jamal Abdulnasser Street, Al Solaibeykhat Area 5, Kuwait City 00965, Kuwait. doctorqasem@hotmail.com
Received: February 9, 2021
Peer-review started: February 9, 2021
First decision: March 31, 2021
Revised: April 14, 2021
Accepted: July 30, 2021
Article in press: July 30, 2021
Published online: September 18, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures are a common injury among athletes. However, there remains a lack of consensus on the effective management of such fractures, especially in a demanding population group where time is often of the essence. Treatment recommendations often depend on the location and understanding of the fracture in addition to the patient's underlying state of health and other factors that influence surgical risk and outcome. The role of nonoperative treatment is still controversial, but surgical stabilization of metatarsal Jones fractures is often recommended for athletes and other high-demand population groups.