Struggling Jones Fracture

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Hi All,

I’m very new to the group but value everyone’s comments and posts. I have run into a jones fracture situation on my left foot. I’m 10 weeks from the original date of injury which was Dec 1, 2023. According to the x-ray as of 6 days ago I am only 25% healed. A CT Scan was performed 3 days ago and the results are below. I’m looking for thoughts and experience as to what to do. Surgery or hold off. I am a runner but not an elite. Maybe 3 times a week 5-6 miles tops. Thank you all for your input.

FINDINGS: FIFTH METATARSAL: There is a transverse intra-articular fracture of the proximal 5th metatarsal. The fracture originates 11 mm distal to the proximal cortex. The fracture gap measures up to 3 mm. Question minimal osseous bridging along the dorsal aspect of the fracture as suggested on the long axis coronal image 227 series 2 and sagittal image 94 series 200. Overall, over 95% of the area of the fracture demonstrates no osseous bridging.