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hate that he cant strengthen his lower body right now..he's gonna be good if this foot is not chronic, unfortunately this injury kept him out of half of season, now surgery, Id be dishonest if I didn't say I was concerned..a foot that has metal in it, in that spot, two surgeries, just a bit concerned..
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Intramedullary screw fixation of proximal fifth metatarsal fractures in athletes
Abstract
Objective
The purpose of this study was to review the short- and long-term clinical and radiological results of intramedullary compression screw fixation of proximal fifth metatarsal fractures in athletes.
Methods
Eleven male and six female active patients with fifth metatarsal zone II and zone III fractures fixed with a 4.5-mm cannulated compression screw were evaluated by chart review, review of radiographs, and clinical evaluation. Fifteen of the patients were high-level athletes (soccer: n=11; basketball: n=1; track and field: n=3) and two were recreational-level athletes. Mean follow-up from surgery to evaluation was 54 (38-70) months.
Results
Mean time to healing as shown on radiographs and mean time to return to full activity after surgery were 7.3 and 7.5 weeks, respectively. All patients were able to return to their previous levels of activity. There were no reports of union delay, nonunion or refracture to date.
Conclusion
In our patients, cannulated screw fixation of proximal fifth metatarsal fractures was a reliable procedure with low morbidity associated that provided athletes a quick return to activity. Level of Evidence I, Case Series.
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The foot is a sensitive creature, the analysis above is good to read, but this kids rookie campaign will not be as good as it could of been, and thats just a fact. -
With the rehab work done today, his age and overall fitness level, he will likely not see much atrophy. I think he'll be fine, and honestly we don't need to rush him back.
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Opportunity cost.