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With the World Cup 2010 well on its way Brook Lopez Nets Jersey , no doubt we will read somewhere during the tournament about a player who has just fractured a metatarsal bone in his foot during one of the games. It does seem that more and more elite soccer players suffer from this type of injury these days.
So what exactly is a broken metatarsal and why do we seem to hear so much about it these days more than we ever have done in the past? Before we identify why, let us take a closer look at the metatarsal bones first.
The bones between the ankle and the toes are called the metatarsal bones. The first metatarsal is located on the inside of the foot, and connects the ankle with the big toe, whereas the fifth metatarsal bone is located on the outside of the foot and connects the ankle with the little toe.
The two main functions of the feet are to propel and to support. The metatarsals play a major role in these two functions. By acting like a rigid lever to aid propulsion, they manage to increase our efficiency whilst walking or running. Additionally, they act like a flexible structure to aid and support balance to cope with uneven ground.
The second Deron Williams Nets Jersey , third and fourth and fifth metatarsal bones are usually injured as a result of a prolonged period of overuse, creating something we call a stress fracture. A stress fracture is an incomplete fracture in the bone. It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone. These types of fractures are also known as "hairline fractures." These kinds of fractures are common with athletes, soldiers, and ballet dancers.
Another common cause for metatarsal fractures is direct trauma i.e. a direct kick to the sole of the opponent's boot. This typically affects the first metatarsal bone.
One of the reason why the foot is so susceptible to fractures is that is very few muscles and fat protecting the foot from any impact.
The initial therapy with a broken metatarsal bone is to rest it, absolutely no exercise for 4 to 8 weeks. The recovery time of the injury is determined by the extent of the damage and which of the five metatarsal bones is affected.
Walking boots or shoes with very stiff soles may be advised for the player to wear in order to protect the fracture while it heals. If the fracture was caused by overuse and not by direct trauma, the athlete's training habits Julius Erving Jersey , equipment and running technique should all be investigated and possibly adapted.
Putting a time scale on the recovery of a stress fracture is very difficult as the following examples of recovery time's show. Michael Owen, broke his fifth metatarsal in 2006, was predicted to return in 6 to 8 weeks, but finally made his return 17 weeks later. Steven Gerrard broke his fifth metatarsal in 2004, again was predicted to return to football 6 to 8 weeks later, but eventually returned after 10 weeks. David Beckham broke his second metatarsal in 2002 Mason Plumlee Jersey , was predicted to return 6 weeks later, and stepped back on the pitch after 7. David Nugent broke his fifth metatarsal in 2006, and returned 6 weeks later. He claims that his speedy recovery all came down to drinking lots of milk!
Dr Mark S. Myerson, M.D. a renowned expert in foot and ankle reconstruction at the Mercy Medical centre in Baltimore, Maryland, United States thinks that one the reasons for these fractures in Football players is the fact that many football players are bowed legged and have a chronically unstable or loose ankles. This puts an abnormal amount of strain on especially the fifth metatarsal Andrei Kirilenko Jersey , increasing the chance of a stress fracture.
Other suggestions explaining why we tend to see more metatarsal fractures these days than we have in the past included: an increase in the number of games played at the top level, an increase in training intensity, or even the training that a lot of teams do on artificial surfaces, which has a higher impact on the body.
Additionally, the pitches seem to be a bit harder these days than what they used to be due to their drainage. Grass pitches are often sand-based to improve drainage. The watering of these pitches increases their speed, but does not improve their hardness.
Players themselves are fitter Jarrett Jack Jersey , faster and stronger than they used to be. Again, this increases the forces that feet have to deal with.
Finally, some specialists argue that today's boots are lighter and less supportive and protective than they were in the past.
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