Letter to the Editor
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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2022; 13(4): 408-410
Published online Apr 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.408
Existing fixation modalities for Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture fixation pose high rates of complications and nonunion
Albert Thomas Anastasio, Selene G Parekh
Albert Thomas Anastasio, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC 27710, United States
Selene G Parekh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, United States
Author contributions: Parekh SG designed research; Anastasio AT wrote the letter; and Parekh SG revised the letter.
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Corresponding author: Albert Thomas Anastasio, MD, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University Health System, 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710, United States. albert.anastasio@duke.edu
Received: October 4, 2021
Peer-review started: October 4, 2021
First decision: December 9, 2021
Revised: December 12, 2021
Accepted: March 27, 2022
Article in press: March 27, 2022
Published online: April 18, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures have high rates of complications and fixation failure. While intramedullary screw fixation is the current accepted treatment modality, we call for innovation in the treatment options for Jones fracture fixation to more appropriately address the challenges seen with this fracture pattern in the high level athlete.