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Table 2 Overview of Jones fracture for treatment with percutaneous bone adhesive injection

From: Percutaneous bone adhesive application for Jones fracture “at-risk” of nonunion or delayed union: a hypothesis

Fracture Type

Non-displaced 5th metatarsal base (Zone 2) fracture

Common Injury Mechanism

Adduction force to the foot with a lifted heel

Indication for non-operative management

Non-displaced Zone 2 (Jones) in non-athletes

Non-operative treatment protocol

Cast immobilization

Non-operative recovery period

6–8 weeks

Rate of non-operative complications

15–44% nonunion rate [4, 5]