Cuboid fracture
Background
Bones of the foot.
- Navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform fractures are all diagnosed/managed in similar way
Clinical Features
- Foot pain
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Imaging: (weight-bearing AP, lateral, oblique)
- CT sometimes necessary
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Immobilization
- Non-weight bearing
- Posterior Ankle Splint
Disposition
- Outpatient ortho referral
See Also
References
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