A Jones fracture is a common fracture that often affects elite athletes and weekend warriors occur at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone (the long bone on the outside of the foot that leads up to the little toe.).
This condition got its name from Sir Robert Jones who wrote about a fracture that he and six others had in 1902 that he decided to study after a night of dancing.
Because this area receives poor blood supply healing can be difficult. Since a Jones fracture is very similar to a sprain or avulsion fracture (known as a "pseudo-jones" injury), it's critically important to be evaluated by a very talented orthopedic sports medicine foot and ankle specialist.
Dr. Justin Franson, DPM, is a Board Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He attended the School College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, graduating in 2001. Dr. Franson then accepted a three-year residency program at the Greater Los Angeles VA and UCLA County Hospital.
Dr. Franson specializes in several areas including total ankle replacement and sports medicine. Treating athletes and weekend warriors like himself brings him a lot of joy. Dr. Franson keeps active with running marathons, triathlons, hiking, basketball, and golf.