Navicular & Cuboid Fractures
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 r...
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10Which type of navicular fracture is classified as a transverse fracture with no forefoot displacement?
mcqWhat imaging modality is most effective for diagnosing stress fractures of the navicular?
mcqIn the management of a nutcracker fracture of the cuboid, which surgical intervention is indicated?
mcqWhat is the most common type of navicular fracture?
mcqWhat is a potential complication of displaced body fractures of the navicular?
mcqWhich of the following statements about cuboid fractures is true?
mcqWhich type of navicular fracture is associated with the worst prognosis?
mcqIn a stress fracture of the navicular, where is the fracture most commonly located?
mcqWhich treatment option is appropriate for a tuberosity fracture of the navicular?
mcqWhat is the primary risk associated with avulsion fractures of the cuboid?