Most fractures of the fifth metatarsal fracture heal in about 6 to 8 weeks after treatment with a cast, boot, or surgery. It can take a few months for all symptoms, including pain and swelling, to ...

And stress fractures of the first metatarsal don’t happen as a general rule, especially in football. But as mentioned above, they are relatively common with the fifth metatarsal.

If you fracture the fifth metatarsal bone in your foot, it is called a Jones fracture. This bone is on the middle outside of your foot, connecting to your pinky toe. It is a very common injury but ...

Metatarsal fractures usually heal well. The first metatarsal (the one attached to the big toe) sometimes requires a cast or surgery and a prolonged period on crutches, ...

A Jones fracture is a common type of metatarsal fracture. It takes its name from the orthopedic surgeon, Sir Robert Jones, who first reported and treated the injury in 1902.

The 25-year-old fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot on the final pitch of his start in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.

A fractured metatarsal can take up to six weeks to heal, meaning Sarmiento stands to miss Brighton’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, as well as crucial league games against ...

Rooney has broken his metatarsal two times but there are many players who have suffered. Others include Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ashley Cole, Ledley King, David Nugent ...

Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in huge blow for Man United - with £59m signing spotted on crutches three days after limping off in defeat by Arsenal.

Background: Stress fractures of the second metatarsal are common injuries in athletes and military recruits. There are two distinct areas in the second metatarsal where stress fractures develop: one ...