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. 2018 May-Jun;52(3):297-303.
doi: 10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_610_17.

Cuboid Injuries

Ippokratis Pountos  1 , Michalis Panteli  1 , Peter V Giannoudis  1   2
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Cuboid Injuries

Ippokratis Pountos et al. Indian J Orthop. 2018 May-Jun.

Abstract

Cuboid fractures are rare injuries. A number of different treatment methods have been proposed including plaster immobilization, open reduction, and internal fixation or external fixation. Bone grafting is commonly used to restore bony length. The majority of the current literature suggests that the loss of length of the lateral column and articular congruency are the two criteria opting for the surgical management of these fractures. Nevertheless, the exact indications and ideal management of these fractures are not established mainly due to the rarity of these injuries and the paucity of literature.

Keywords: Cuboid fractures; Fractures; bone; lateral column; midfoot injuries; osteoarthritis; posttraumatic osteoarthritis; tarsal joint.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Diagramatic representation of (a) 3 columns of the foot and the weight-bearing triangle (b) Lateral column shortening leads to abduction and overpronation of the forefoot
Figure 2
Figure 2
A line diagram showing anatomy of the cuboid
Figure 3
Figure 3
Orthopaedic Trauma Association classification of cuboid fractures
Figure 4
Figure 4
(a) Computed tomography image, sagittal view of left foot demonstrating compression type injury of cuboid in association with other ipsilateral foot injuries. (b) Lateral radiograph; (c) anteroposterior radiograph; (d) Oblique radiograph of left foot at 12 month postoperative followup showing healing of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th ray tarsometatarsal injuries that were reduced and stabilized with anatomical locking plates and screws
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