Background Fifth metatarsal stress fracture (Jones fracture) is one of the issues of sports-related injuries. Objective Exploration of unknown risk factor for developing Jones fractures. Design Case ...

‘Making the change to more minimal footwear or to a forefoot strike too quickly can increase the risk of a metatarsal stress fracture.’ People who overpronate are also more susceptible to ...

such as the "dreaded black line" stress fracture of the tibia/shin and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are treated with surgery. As with most injuries ...