Treatment of Jones fracture: operative versus non operative treatment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN35403233

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-11-28

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Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Jones fracture Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Jones fracture

Interventions

Prospective study with randomisation of type II Jones Fractures into operative versus non-operative groups. Non-surgical treatment group patients will be placed in a short leg (below knee) non weight

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients with Jones fracture of 5th metatarsal

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Torg Type 3 fractures (Established non union) 2. Refracture after previous healing with surgical / non surgical treatment 3. Patients who do not wish to participate in the study and choose to opt for surgical or non surgical treatment without randomisation 4. Patients below 16 yrs of age 5. Patients with mental health problems or learning disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
American ankle and foot scoring system visual analogue scale for patient satisfaction, radiological analysis re time to unite.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026