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Early Weightbearing after Operative Fixation of Jones Fractures Does Not Delay Union

CATEGORY: Lesser Toes; Midfoot/Forefoot INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE: The Jones fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal metadiaphysis is predisposed to delayed union and nonunion due to a tenuous blood supply. Surgical fixation followed by delayed weightbearing is commonly recommended, though the optimal...

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Autores principales: Looney, Austin, Dean, Daniel M., Renehan, John, Sanders, Thomas H., Cuttica, Daniel J., Neufeld, Steven K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8702879/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00337