Lateral cuneiform fracture

Case contributed by Tom Foster
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trip and hyperextension injury. Unable to weight-bear. Tender over the mid-foot.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
Frontal
Oblique
Oblique
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Info

Minimally displaced fracture of the anterolateral corner of the lateral cuneiform on the oblique view.

Case Discussion

An unusual injury following a trip. Cuneiform injuries are uncommon but usually present with mid-foot pain, bruising and difficulty weight-bearing.

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