Traumatic Cuboid Dislocation. The Potential Role of Plantar Ligaments Integrity in Facilitating Reduction: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Jun 25;11(2). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00683.

Abstract

Case: A 56-year-old male patient sustained a traumatic cuboid medioplantar dislocation associated with a lateral cuneiform fracture. The patient was treated with open reduction and fixation using 2 temporary Kirschner wires. During surgery, the plantar ligament apparatus was found to be almost intact and the reduction was easily performed. At the last follow-up visit, the patient's functional outcomes were excellent.

Conclusions: Traumatic cuboid medioplantar dislocation associated with lateral cuneiform fracture usually requires surgical treatment. The authors conclude the integrity of the plantar ligament apparatus may play a role in facilitating the reduction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Wires
  • Fractures, Bone* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations* / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations* / etiology
  • Joint Dislocations* / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plantar Plate*
  • Tarsal Bones*