Surgical Management of a Jones Fracture in Athletes

Operative intervention has been shown consistently to have higher union rates than non operative intervention for zone two jones fractures. Non operative management often requires extended periods of imobilization and non way bearing for healing. In alete athletes, operative management typically with intermedullary screw fixation, with or without bone graft,. Secondarily, reduce overall imobilization time, which may lead to earlier return to play but high refracture rates from return to play prior to full healing are still seen.