Acute Fifth Metatarsal Tuberosity Fractures: A Systematic Review of Nonoperative Treatment.
Shawn KhanDaniel E AxelrodRyan PaulMichael CatapanoDavid StephenPatrick HenryDavid WassersteinPublished in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2020)
Most acute fifth metatarsal tuberosity fractures heal well, with good-to-excellent functional outcomes with nonoperative treatment, regardless of technique. We recommend a conservative rehabilitation framework, including 2 to 3 weeks of immobilization in a walking cast, followed by gradual increase in activity and strengthening until clinical union is achieved.