Cuboid fracture

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Slipped down on stairs with right ankle and foot inversion.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Right foot and ankle

x-ray

Displaced fracture of inferior aspect of cuboid bone

ct

Undisplaced fractures are seen at the superomedial aaspect of cuboid bone

Avulsion fracture with detached bony fragment at postero-inferior aspect of cuboid bone.

Fracture line at anterolateral aspect of navicular bone

Case Discussion

Fractures of cuboid bone are uncommon. The most common pattern is avulsion fracture near calcaneocuboid joint.

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