Avulsion fractures are common in the hip, elbow, and ankle in young people who ... a device such as a finger splint, elbow brace, or cast. If the fracture is in your pelvis, leg, or foot, you ...

The terms you’re likely to hear are avulsion ... known as a Jones fracture. The fifth metatarsal is the sticky-out bit on the outside of your foot, halfway between your ankle and your toes.

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...