M J Q Steinweg1, W Prins1, E J Peters2, R G Zuurmond1. 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Isala Clinics, Dr. Van Heesweg 2, 8025, AB Zwolle, the Netherlands. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700, RB Groningen, the Netherlands.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture is a common fracture. However, clear consensus about the treatment is lacking. Unlike the avulsion fracture or Jones' fracture, literature available on the treatment and long-term outcome of the diaphyseal fracture is scarce.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a substantial number of conservatively treated patients with persistent pain and to evaluate metatarsal shortening and displacement within this group. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 106 patients who had experienced a fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture were included and evaluated. The minimum follow-up period was three months. FAAM, AOFAS and NRS scores were used as outcome measurements for function and pain. Length and displacement were analysed on plain X-rays. RESULTS: At least 11% of the patients who received conservative treatment for their fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture had persistent pain at least 3 months after initiation of conservative treatment. No relationship has been found between the length of the fifth metatarsal and the FAAM (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,051), AOFAS (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,009) and NRS (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,001). Furthermore, there was no association between patients with a shorter fifth metatarsal and FAAM, AOFAS, NRS, displacement and BMI. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The finding of persistent pain in at least 11% of all patients at long-term follow-up confirms our hypothesis on long-term symptoms. However, the results suggest that these persistent symptoms are not related to metatarsal shortening or displacement.
INTRODUCTION: The fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture is a common fracture. However, clear consensus about the treatment is lacking. Unlike the avulsion fracture or Jones' fracture, literature available on the treatment and long-term outcome of the diaphyseal fracture is scarce.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a substantial number of conservatively treated patients with persistent pain and to evaluate metatarsal shortening and displacement within this group. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 106 patients who had experienced a fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture were included and evaluated. The minimum follow-up period was three months. FAAM, AOFAS and NRS scores were used as outcome measurements for function and pain. Length and displacement were analysed on plain X-rays. RESULTS: At least 11% of the patients who received conservative treatment for their fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fracture had persistent pain at least 3 months after initiation of conservative treatment. No relationship has been found between the length of the fifth metatarsal and the FAAM (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,051), AOFAS (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,009) and NRS (r( Petrisor et al., 2006) 2 = 0,001). Furthermore, there was no association between patients with a shorter fifth metatarsal and FAAM, AOFAS, NRS, displacement and BMI. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The finding of persistent pain in at least 11% of all patients at long-term follow-up confirms our hypothesis on long-term symptoms. However, the results suggest that these persistent symptoms are not related to metatarsal shortening or displacement.
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