JONES FRACTURE

Jones fracture - Jones fractures occur in a small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. A Jones fracture can be either a traumatic fracture or an acute break. They are caused by overuse, repetitive stress or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures. Other types of fractures can occur in the fifth metatarsal. It is also known as fifth metatarsal fracture. Athletes are commonly injured with Jones fracture and it can be caused by overuse and repetitive strain. The Jones fracture can be mistaken for a simple ankle sprain, but in fact, it is much more serious.

SYMPTOMS

• Pain, swelling and tenderness on the outside of the foot

• Difficulty walking

• Bruising

KNEE ARTHRITIS

A joint is a part of the body where two or more bones meet like in your knee. There is also a small bone at the front of the knee called the patella or kneecap. Patellofemoral arthritis occurs when the articular cartilage along the trochlear groove and on the underside of the patella wears down and becomes inflamed. When cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and, when the wear is severe, the underlying bone may become exposed. The ends of our bones are covered in a smooth and slippery surface, known as cartilage. This allows the bones to move against each other without friction, and protects your joint from stress.

Everyone’s joints go through a normal cycle of damage and repair during their lifetime, but sometimes the body’s process to repair our joints can cause changes in their shape or structure. When these changes happen in one or more of your joints, it’s known as osteoarthritis.

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