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A Jones fracture is a type of avulsion fracture that happens in the fifth bone of the foot \u2013 the one that connects the pinky toe to the rest of your foot. An avulsion fracture can be explained as a type of traumatic fracture injury that usually happens due to some kind of severe direct impact \u2013 and during an avulsion fracture, tendons or muscles are likely to snap a bone fragment of the injury, which causes a considerable amount of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, Jones fractures take between six to eight weeks to heal, and they\u2019re best immobilized in a cast for this period of time to prevent any further injuries and to ensure that it can set in the right way. If you suspect that you have a Jones fracture, you might show any of the symptoms mentioned in this article \u2013 and should seek medical attention for x-rays and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 frequent symptoms of a Jones fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Pain at the Foot\u2019s Base<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that people with a sprain<\/a>, break or fracture will experience \u2013 and it\u2019s one of the first symptoms that should tell you to make a trip to the emergency room. Never ignore any persistent pain, even if you don\u2019t experience any of the other associated symptoms on this list; it can still indicate a fracture even if the pain is the only symptom out of these you experience \u2013 and even when it doesn\u2019t indicate a Jones fracture, pain at the base of the foot will always have a treatable cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience pain at the base of the foot, it\u2019s more likely that you\u2019re suffering from a Jones fracture rather than a sprain. Seeing a medical professional have the area x-rayed can help to establish the full extent of the injury ad the best way to treat it and is best done as soon as possible. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Impaired Movement of the Little Toe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of people out there who believe that you are completely unable to move something if you have fractured it \u2013 but this is far from the truth, and there are a lot of cases where one might still be able to move something that has been broken or fractured, it\u2019s just likely to hurt. If you have sustained a possible Jones fracture, you\u2019ll experience the pain and swelling <\/a>first, and you\u2019re also likely to experience an impaired movement of the little toe at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignoring a potential Jones fracture can lead to impaired issues with movement in general, and the later need for surgery if the injury has set wrong as a result of over-straining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the fact that a typical Jones fracture is located at the base of the little toe, it\u2019s likely that pain, swelling, and impaired movement are symptoms that will start here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Impaired Balance Overall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Impaired balance <\/a>can be a sign that a potential break or fracture has been sustained, and this is one of the things that people most commonly ignore if they aren\u2019t experiencing any of the other symptoms in the same way. Pain is the most common symptom of any type of break or fracture, and it\u2019s one that almost everyone will experience \u2013 but it\u2019s a fact that how people experience pain can be wildly different and worlds apart at the same time, which can lead to symptoms like impaired balance and pain being ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the duration of healing a Jones fracture, it\u2019s likely that a doctor will recommend that you stay off your feet \u2013 and literally \u2013 for at least six to eight weeks after the injury has occurred. During this period, the fracture is likely to be put in a cast and total rest is recommended for the fracture to re-attach in the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Swelling of the Fifth Joint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swelling is one of the first symptoms that you are likely to experience if you have a Jones fracture, and the swelling is likely to be restricted to the area where the fracture is located \u2013 unless there is further internal bleeding present, the swelling (and relevant bruising) won\u2019t spread past this. For a Jones fracture, the swelling is usually around the fifth metatarsal bone, or what connects the little toe to the rest of the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This often leads people to think they \u201csprained\u201d something when they have actually sustained a more serious fracture instead. Forcing this fracture into shoes or socks can only make the swelling <\/a>increase, and in some cases wearing shoes that are too tight is the very cause of this type of fracture in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing that can be done for swelling is to apply ice as soon after the injury as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Bruising Around the Little Toe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bruising <\/a>is one of the common symptoms that can distinguish most sprains from a break; with most ankle and foot sprains, there might be swelling and redness, but there is rarely any bruising around the area \u2013 and rarely bruising quite as bad as with a fracture. If you have sustained a Jones fracture, you can expect to see bruising directly around the joint of the little toe, which might extend to the side of the foot from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bruising is usually darker than the bruises you would normally sustain from a regular bump and might be extremely painful to the touch. This goes together with some of the other symptoms that have been mentioned in this article, including pain and impaired mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If bruising spreads further than this or you experience more issues with bruising over time, see your doctor: It could indicate other underlying health conditions that are worse than just a fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Swelling of the Little Toe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain<\/a>, bruising and swelling are the first symptoms that can point to the fact that a fracture has happened, and depending on how the injury happened that caused it and which parts of your body are affected, you might have sustained a Jones fracture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases where swelling is restricted to the little toe and side of the foot, it\u2019s a likely Jones fracture (whether there\u2019s associated bruising together with this or not) \u2013 although this doesn\u2019t mean that an injury can\u2019t, for example, cause swelling in the ankle due to a sprain and a Jones fracture at the same time. It just means that the swelling in the toe is more likely to stick around if it\u2019s a fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing to do if you suspect a Jones fracture \u2013 of which swelling of the toe is one of the most common symptoms \u2013 is to see a doctor for a proper examination to find the right treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Tenderness to Touch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tenderness <\/a>to the touch is a very common symptom of a Jones fracture, and it\u2019s a symptom that will likely be present from the moment the fracture happens \u2013 and could likely recur for a few weeks after the fracture while still in the healing stages (and in a cast). If you notice that your little toe is suddenly very sensitive to the touch, then a Jones fracture could be a possible explanation \u2013 ideally, you should keep it as still as possible, apply ice to reduce swelling and get straight to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to \u201ctouch\u201d the affected body part while in a cast, but the risk of potentially bumping it still exists \u2013 always be careful! If you experience continuation in tenderness and pain even after the cast has come off, make another appointment with your doctor: Another series of x-rays might be needed, and the injury might not have healed in the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Tingling or Numbness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tingling <\/a>or numbness isn\u2019t one of the main symptoms of a Jones fracture, but it\u2019s still one that you might experience if you also have a trapped vein or nerve because of the injury. See a doctor and have the area x-rayed in order to establish the extent of the injury: Mention any other associated symptoms that you have been experiencing together with this to your doctor, even if you think it has nothing to do with your current injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any tingling or numbness after a Jones fracture and while your injury is still stuck in a cast, it could be time for a follow-up appointment with your doctor: It could be possible that the fracture isn\u2019t healing the way it should, or it could even be possible that you are a potential blood clot risk \u2013 the best is to see your doctor again rather than to take any unnecessary risks when it comes to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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