The Effect of Peroneus Brevis Tendon Anatomy on the Stability of Fractures at the Fifth Metatarsal Base

摘要

Background: Nonunion of classic Jones fractures has typically been attributed to the precarious vascular anatomy of the proximal fifth metatarsal. Despite this theory, the operative treatment of these fractures utilizes biomechanical solutions. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the peroneus brevis (PB) tendon on the stability of fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal.