An uncommon cause of foot pain: the cuboid insufficiency stress fracture

Franco, Michel; Albano, Laetitia; Kacsó, Ina Maria; Gaïd, Hacène; Jaeger, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2004.03.001

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“…The cuboid bone is located at the center of the lateral midfoot and its anatomic position provides a relative protection[17]. However, it is subject to a series of compressive and shearing forces[24].…”

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“…Cuboid stress fractures are less common than fractures in other tarsal bones such as calcaneus and navicular because the cuboid is not a weight-bearing bone[8]. These fractures may occur in both toddlers[9-13] and adults[8,14-17] and may be a result of overuse affecting athletes[8,15] or military recruits[18]. They may also follow osteoporosis and reduced bone strength[17].…”

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“…These fractures may occur in both toddlers[9-13] and adults[8,14-17] and may be a result of overuse affecting athletes[8,15] or military recruits[18]. They may also follow osteoporosis and reduced bone strength[17]. Although they are successfully treated non-operatively without having adverse effects due to vague symptoms, they may initially not come to attention[5].…”

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Update on diagnosis and management of cuboid fractures

Angoules

Georgoudis

et al. 2019

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Cuboid fractures due to the particular bone anatomy and its protected location in the midfoot are rare, and they are usually associated with complex injuries of the foot. Clinical examination to diagnose these fractures should be detailed and the differential diagnosis, especially in the case of vague symptoms, should include the exclusion of all lateral foot pain causes. Conventional radiographs do not always reveal occult fractures, which can be under diagnosed especially in children. In this case, further investigation including magnetic resonance imaging or scintigraphy may be required. The treatment of these injuries depends on the particular fracture characteristics. Non-displaced isolated fractures of the cuboid bone can be effectively treated conservatively by immobilization and by avoiding weight bearing on the injured leg. In the case of shortening of the lateral column > 3 mm or articular displacement > 1 mm, surgical management of the fracture is mandatory in order to avoid negative biomechanical and functional consequences for the foot and adverse effects such as arthritis and stiffness as well as painful gait. In this review, an update on diagnosis and management of cuboid fractures is presented.

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Update on diagnosis and management of cuboid fractures

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“…Other foot bones are rarely affected. 4 Any condition lowering the mechanical strength of bones can lead to IF. The most frequent predisposing disorders are osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteomalacia, corticosteroid therapy, hyperparathyroidism, fluoride treatment, diabetes mellitus, fibrous dysplasia, Paget's disease of bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and radiation therapy.…”

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Insufficiency fracture of the calcaneum: Sonographic findings

Arni¹,

Lambert²,

Delmi³

et al. 2009

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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We present a case of insufficiency fracture (IF) of the calcaneum diagnosed by sonography (US). An 83-year-old woman consulted because of pain and swelling of the left heel without history of trauma. Standard radiographs showed osteoporosis without fracture. US revealed thickening of the calcaneal periosteum associated with edema of the adjacent soft tissues. Color Doppler imaging showed marked increased vascularity of the periosteum. US changes, together with the clinical and radiographic findings, were consistent with an IF of the calcaneum that was confirmed by MRI. The patient was treated successfully by conservative treatment. In the proper clinical setting, US can suggest the diagnosis of IF of the calcaneum.

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“…Stress fractures of the cuboid are also rare, with only seven reported cases at the time of this article [48]. This may represent an element of under diagnosis as X-rays are often negative.…”

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Stress fractures of the foot and ankle

Welck,

Hayes,

Pastides

et al. 2017

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An uncommon cause of foot pain: the cuboid insufficiency stress fracture

Cited by 20 publications

References 9 publications

Update on diagnosis and management of cuboid fractures

Update on diagnosis and management of cuboid fractures

Insufficiency fracture of the calcaneum: Sonographic findings

Stress fractures of the foot and ankle

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