We also found consensus in the literature and experts that operative treatment of Jones and stress fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal will lead to a higher healing rate and faster time to ...

This week we are going to discuss the foot, more specifically the fifth metatarsal or the long bone attaching to the pinky toe. The fifth metatarsal has several areas of injury which can be ...

Background The stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone (5MT) frequently occurs in youth soccer players in Japan, and it is very important issue to prevent this fracture. Objective To confirm ...

Many of these metatarsal fractures are because of stress or over-use ... When beginning training, I always advise a gradual start over the first 6-12 months and then slowly build this up. Fearn: It ...

March 3 (Reuters) - Aston Villa defender Pau Torres will be available for their Champions League last 16 first leg tie ...