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The issue of whether to treat Jones fracture surgically or nonsurgically is still controversial. In our institution, most acute Jones fractures are treated conservatively. This study assessed the functional outcomes of patients with acute Jones fractures that were treated conservatively by means of radiographic assessment, a physician-based scoring system and patient-based questionnaires. In this study, 25 patients with Jones fracture treated in our institution between January 2002 to December 2006, were retrospectively reviewed. Injuries were classified according to Jones’ original description and the Torg classification. A simple patient satisfaction questionnaire was completed. Radiographic assessment of fracture union was recorded. Outcome instruments used were (a) the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) clinical rating systemand (b) the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) foot and ankle outcome questionnaire. Of the 25 patients reviewed, 60% were very satisfied with the outcome, 28% were satisfied, 8% were fairly satisfied, and 4% were very dissatisfied. Based on radiographic and clinical assessments, one patient had delayed union and was treated surgically. The functional outcome scores were: mean AOFAS clinical rating score of 95.6 ± 7.7% (P < 0.005), mean AAOS foot and ankle score of 97.0 ± 4.4% (P < 0.005) and mean AAOS shoe comfort score of 90.2 ± 19.6% (P < 0.005). Acute Jones fracture can be treated conservatively with good functional outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Injury to the cervical spine due to a scarfassociated accident has not been reported in the literature. We present a case of a hangman’s fracture in a 43-year-old woman that resulted from a scarfrelated injury as a consequence of a motor vehicle accident. To identify the mechanism of a scarf-related injury causing Hangman’s fracture. A 43-year-old woman was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She was wearing a scarf, which is a common clothing accessory for women in Malaysia. The scarf was violently torn off her head during the injury, causing a type I hangman’s fracture. A halo vest for a total period of 3 months was applied. A scarf-related injury can cause an injury that resembles judicial hanging, leading to a traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis. Careful evaluation of the cervical spine radiographs is crucial as occult fracture of the axis can be missed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A correction to the article "Is Nonoperative Treatment Still Indicated for Jones Fracture?" that was published in the previous issue is presented.