Tarsal navicular: body, tuberosity, and stress fractures; critical for medial column length and talonavicular congruity. Cuboid: 'nutcracker' fracture from forefoot abduction; lateral column length is key. Imaging: weight-bearing AP/lat/oblique + CT; MRI for stress fractures. Indications for surgery: displacement >2 mm, articular incongruity, medial/lateral column shortening, and instability with Lisfranc involvement. Fixation: screws/mini-plates for navicular; bridging plate/ex-fix for cuboid roof with bone graft to restore length.
Case Presentation A 32-year-old male presented with severe pain and swelling in the midfoot following a road traffic accident. The patient report...
Introduction Calcaneal fractures are the most common fractures of the tarsal bones and typically occur following high-energy axial loading injuri...
Which type of navicular fracture is classified as a transverse fracture with no forefoot displacement?
What imaging modality is most effective for diagnosing stress fractures of the navicular?
In the management of a nutcracker fracture of the cuboid, which surgical intervention is indicated?
What is the most common type of navicular fracture?
What is a potential complication of displaced body fractures of the navicular?
Which of the following statements about cuboid fractures is true?
Which type of navicular fracture is associated with the worst prognosis?
In a stress fracture of the navicular, where is the fracture most commonly located?
Which treatment option is appropriate for a tuberosity fracture of the navicular?
What is the primary risk associated with avulsion fractures of the cuboid?
