Comparative outcomes of foot cast and short leg cast in pseudo-Jones avulsion fracture: a single blinded randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Fractures of the metatarsal bones account for 35% of all foot fractures. Conservative management of fractures proximal to the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal bone (pseudo-Jones) is by protected weight bearing. The methods of protected weight bearing includ...

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Main Authors: Peerapong Piyapittayanun, Kanakij Mutthakalin, Alisara Arirachakaran, Jatupon Kongtharvonskul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-019-0359-5