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Pseudo-jones fracture
- Proximal tuberosity avulsion fracture
- Does not extend to inter-metatarsal joint between fourth and fifth metacarpals
Jones fracture
- Transverse fracture at metadiaphyseal-diaphyseal junction extending into the inter-metatarsal joint
- Could be unstable so early surgical consultation is needed
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Stress fracture
- Occurs slightly distal to Jones fracture, within 1.5cm of metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction
- Thickened cortex due to periostel reaction.
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