‼️ Common surgery highlight ‼️
This week we will discuss the 5th Metatarsal Fracture (the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects the little toe). This surgery is common for our Hybrid Reps.
There are two types of 5th Met Fractures.
1. Avulsion Fracture - when a small piece of the bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by a tendon or ligament. This injury occurs when the ankle rolls.
FACTS: Often times an avulsion fracture is overlooked when diagnosing an ankle fracture.
2. Jones Fracture - occurs in a portion of the 5th metatarsal where less blood is received, which causes it to be more prone to difficulties in healing. They are either a stress (tiny hairline break that occurs over time) fracture or an acute (sudden) break.
FACTS: Jones Fractures are less common than Avulsion Fractures and more difficult to treat. At times, a Jones Fracture does not show up on an X-ray.
Both of the fractures have similar symptoms: Pain, swelling and tenderness on the outside of the foot, difficulty walking and bruising.
If you are looking to have a Hybrid Rep in the Operating Room with you during one of these procedures, give us a call today!