Publications by authors named "Jeff D Noblin"
J Surg Orthop Adv
January 2005
Article Synopsis
- The Jones fracture involves a specific type of fracture in the fifth metatarsal that poses challenges for orthopaedic surgeons, especially among athletes.
- Between 1988 and 2002, 86 Jones fractures were recorded in elite collegiate football players, with a higher surgical treatment success rate compared to nonoperative methods.
- Survey results from NFL team physicians indicated a strong preference for surgical treatment, particularly through intramedullary screw fixation, seeing a high union rate among treated athletes.
