Fractures of the Cuboid Bone: A Critical Analysis Review.

JBJS Rev · Apr 2020 · Review

Engelmann EWM, Rammelt S, Schepers T

Trauma Unit, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Trauma

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONCuboid fractures rarely occur alone and should prompt suspicion for Chopart, Lisfranc, or midfoot injury; surgery aims to restore articular congruity and lateral column length, while nondisplaced or low-energy avulsion fractures are managed nonoperatively.
Abstract, as published

Cuboid fractures rarely occur in isolation, and a high index of suspicion for the presence of Chopart, Lisfranc, or complex midfoot injuries should be raised. The cuboid is the cornerstone of the lateral column and acts as a bridge between the lateral column and the transverse plantar arch. Its most important role is maintenance of lateral column length and associated motion in the midtarsal and tarsometatarsal joints. To date, a classification system that is validated for clinical practice (i.e., guidance for management and prediction of outcome and prognosis) is lacking. The principles of operative treatment are restoration of articular congruity, lateral column length, and stability of the Chopart and Lisfranc joints. Nonoperative management is reserved for nondisplaced articular fractures (<1 mm) or avulsion fractures that are caused by low-energy trauma.

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