What's a Dancers Fracture?
A Dancer's Fracture, Also Known as an Avulsion Fracture, Is a Break off the Base of the 5Thmetatarsal Bone, Which Is the Long Bone of the Midfoot That Attaches...
A dancer's fracture, also known as an avulsion fracture, is a break off the base of the 5thmetatarsal bone, which is the long bone of the midfoot that attaches to the 5th (little) toe.
What is the cause of dancer's fracture?
The dancer's fracture, or long spiral fracture of the distal metatarsal, is typically caused by the dancer rolling over their foot while in the demi-pointe position or sustained while landing a jump.
Can you walk on pseudo Jones fracture?
1 These protect the fracture site, but allow you to walk and place weight on the foot. The walking cast or boot is worn for about four to six weeks. Crutches are not usually needed for this injury, and surgery is seldom necessary.
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