Re: Jones Fracture....Going crazy

I have 2 patients at this present time with a Jones fracture. One just got a bone stimulator after 90 days of no bone healing and we are waiting for the 90 day period on the other. I get asked this all the time by these patients. My research comes up sparse for the success of bone stim and Jones fractures specifically. However the one I use (DonJoy) suggests an 85% success rate. My rep from Rehabilicare actually did the research on this. He is a former orthopedic P.A. so he is very objective. I have told my patients there is no guaranty, even with surgery. Either way it is a long haul.

Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on March 11, 2006 at 22:00:38:

In Reply to: Jones Fracture....Going crazy posted by Dan Janusz on March 11, 2006 at 00:39:17:
A silicone insert on the back of the Achillotrain leaves tendon pressure-free and provides intermittent compression for the reduction of swelling and edema.

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