The Association of a Varus Hindfoot and Fracture of the Fifth Metatarsal Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Junction

Abstract

The majority of patients sustaining Jones fractures have evidence of varus hindfoot alignment. This may be a predisposing factor to developing the fracture or refracture after fixation. Postoperative varus unloading (lateral hindfoot and forefoot posting) orthotic insert appears to be helpful in preventing reinjury or refracture of Jones fractures.