Article ; Online: Is Surgical Treatment Necessary for the Treatment of a Jones Fracture?: A Retrospective Study.
2024 Volume 16, Issue 2, Page(s) 335–341
Abstract: Background: Jones fractures are common injuries that can be treated conservatively or surgically. However, the optimal treatment approach remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of conservative and operative treatments ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Jones fractures are common injuries that can be treated conservatively or surgically. However, the optimal treatment approach remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of conservative and operative treatments for Jones fractures and determine whether surgical treatment is necessary. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 69 patients with Jones fractures treated at our hospital. The patients were divided into 2 groups: conservative (C group; n = 46) and operative (O group; n = 23) treatments. Patients were followed up after 2, 6, and 12 weeks, and every 3 months thereafter. However, outpatient follow-ups were conducted between 8 and 10 weeks as needed. The mean follow-up period was 14.5 weeks (range, 12-24 weeks). In group C, the patients were treated with a non-weight-bearing cast for 4-6 weeks, followed by additional weight-bearing boot immobilization before returning to exercise. In group O, patients were treated surgically using a bicortical screw or intramedullary internal fixation. Time to radiologic union, clinical union, return to sports, visual analog scale (VAS), Foot Function Index-Revised Short Form (FFI-RS), and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores were evaluated. Results: Sixty-nine patients were included in the analysis. There were statistically significant differences in the time to radiologic union and return to sports, VAS score in the second week, and FFI-RS score in the 12th week. In group C, favorable outcomes were observed in terms of the time to return to sports, VAS score in the second week, and FFI-RS score in the 12th week. Contrastingly, in group O, better results were observed in time to radiologic union. The AOFAS score was excellent at the final follow-up, with no significant differences between groups. Complication rates were 10.8% and 13% in groups C and O, respectively. Conclusions: Surgical treatment is sometimes necessary for Jones fractures, but conservative treatment should also be considered because of the favorable outcomes. Conservative treatment can be a good option for patients who are risk-averse and place a high value on fracture healing without surgery. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Metatarsal Bones/surgery ; Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging ; Fractures, Bone/surgery ; Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-03-15 |
| Publishing country | Korea (South) |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2502788-8 |
| ISSN | 2005-4408 ; 2005-291X |
| ISSN (online) | 2005-4408 |
| ISSN | 2005-291X |
| DOI | 10.4055/cios23333 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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