Radiographic analysis of specific morphometrics and patient-reported outcomes (PROMIS) for surgical repair of zones 2 and 3 fifth metatarsal fractures

Radiographic analysis of specific morphometrics and patient-reported outcomes (PROMIS) for surgical repair of zones 2 and 3 fifth metatarsal fractures

Abstract Background Zones 2 and 3 fifth metatarsal fractures are often treated with intramedullary fixation due to an increased risk of nonunion. A previous 3-dimensional (3D) computerized tomography (CT) imaging study by our group determined that the screw should stop short of the bow of the metata...

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Main Authors: Rusheel Nayak, Joshua Barrett, Milap S. Patel, Mauricio P. Barbosa, Anish R. Kadakia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Jones fracture
Proximal fifth metatarsal fracture
Intramedullary screw fixation
Complications
PROMIS
Patient-reported outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02331-7

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