Background Proximal fifth metatarsal stress fractures (so called Jones fractures ... they can keep playing until progressing to the state of complete fractures. Jones fractures are known for prolonged ...

1 Graduate School of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan 2 Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan Background No firm consensus has been established regarding the ...

Unfortunately, recovery can take from ... such as the "dreaded black line" stress fracture of the tibia/shin and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are treated ...