A Biomechanical Comparison of Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fracture Fixation Methods

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Plantar-lateral plating of simulated Jones fractures in cadaver feet allowed for significantly more cycles to failure (63.9 vs 37.3) and higher peak loads (159.2 N vs 96.5 N) compared to intramedullary screw fixation, with less fracture gapping (0.0 mm vs 3.2 mm).

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