Category: Middle of Foot Injuries

Cuboid fractures can be difficult to identify in children. The presence of a cuboid fracture is rare in children and adolescents, however they can occur. The cuboid bone is one of the bones on the outside of the midfoot. It is a non-weight bearing bone.  What Causes Pediatric Cuboid Fractures? Cuboid fractures can occur in…

Cuboid stress fractures occur due to repetitive stress on the cuboid bone. The cuboid bone is one of the midfoot bones on the outside of the foot. Cuboid stress fractures are often seen in athletes and active individuals. If there is too much force on the cuboid bone during repetitive activities such as jumping, dancing,…

A displaced cuboid fracture can occur from falls, high-impact injuries, and direct blows to the foot. A displaced fracture is a type of broken bone where the two ends of the bone do not align properly. Displacement means that there is more than 2mm of a gap between the fracture fragments. These types of fractures…

A cuboid fracture that is non-displaced means that the fracture fragments, although broken, are not shifted and are in proper alignment. Nondisplaced cuboid fractures can occur due to repetitive stress on the foot and direct trauma to the foot. Cuboid crush injuries are known as “Nutcracker fractures”.  Non-displaced cuboid fractures are treated differently from displaced…

Diagnosing cuboid fractures can be difficult. This is because many of the symptoms that people experience after undergoing a cuboid fracture can be similar to other midfoot fractures in the foot. It’s important to accurately diagnose a cuboid fracture. This will ensure that the fracture will be treated appropriately and thus will ensure a faster…

Cuboid fractures of the foot, although uncommon, can cause significant pain and deformity if not treated. In this article, we’ll discuss the anatomy, causes, and symptoms of cuboid fractures.  Cuboid Anatomy The cuboid bone is a “wedge-shaped” bone on the lateral aspect (outside portion) of the midfoot. It makes up one of the tarsal bones…

An isolated cuneiform fracture is rare, but can occur. When cuneiform fractures occur in the foot, they are often a missed diagnosis. Cuneiform fractures can occur from direct or indirect trauma.  In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about identifying, diagnosing, and managing cuneiform fractures in the foot. Let’s dive in… Anatomy…

The navicular bone is a “boat-shaped” bone that is located in the midfoot. Navicular fractures are rare. Acute navicular fractures can occur during high-impact activities. Navicular stress fractures can also be seen in the foot due to repetitive activity. Navicular stress fractures represent 25% of all stress fractures.  When you sustain a navicular fracture, it’s…

Anatomy of the Cuboid Bone The cuboid is a “cubical-shaped bone” on the outside portion of the midfoot. The cuboid is located between the calcaneus (heel bone) and the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.  Although the cuboid bone is not a direct weight-bearing bone, its function is very important because it helps provide stability to…