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Jen-Chih Hsu1, Jen-Huei Chang, Shyu-Jye Wang
1Department of Orthopedics, Tri-Service General Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC.
Abstract:
The fracture of the cuboid in children is rarely diagnosed and has probably been underreported for nondisplaced fractures. The diagnosis is often missed, and overlooked cuboid fracture can lead to severe alterations in foot mechanics and function. This case report involves a displaced compression fracture of the left cuboid in a 9-year-old girl after a fall from a height, which was treated by open reduction, bone graft, internal fixation with pins, and plaster splint immobilization. Follow-up examination 2 years after the injury revealed good bone union and a very good functional result.
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