Cuboid fracture
Fracture of the cuboid bone of the foot
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A cuboid fracture is a fracture of the cuboid bone of the foot. Diagnosis is by X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, or bone scan.[1] Treatment may be conservative or involve surgery, depending on the type of fracture.[1] They are rare.[1]
| Cuboid fracture | |
|---|---|
| |
| Avulsion fracture of the right cuboid bone of the foot | |
| Frequency | Rare[1] |
If the cuboid bone is broken, then it is common for other bones in the foot to be broken or dislocated as well.[2] Cuboid fractures are associated with Lisfranc injuries.[2]
