November 18, 2024

A Jones fracture is the name often used for a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer side of your foot. Jones fractures are one of the most common foot injuries. This broken bone may heal slowly because of poor blood supply to the area and the amount of force placed on this part of the foot. Those with high-arched feet especially are at risk for a Jones fracture because they put more pressure on the outside of their feet.