Question 1

what is the treatment for cuboid avulsion fracture ?

Accepted Answer

Very simple Cam Boot: Avulsions: common due to numerus capsular and ligamentous attachments to the cuboid.
Treatment: 5-7 days nwb, elevation followed by progressive weight bearing and functional rehab, using simple cam boot. For 3 weeks.

Question 2

9 weeks after cuboid avulsion fracture. out of boot at 6 weeks. wearing compression sock and brace in a shoe. it still hurts and i can't walk normal.

Accepted Answer

Immobilization: LoriF,

You may need a longer period of immobilization either in a boot or, more strictly, in a short leg cast if these symptoms are still bothering you, especially with weight bearing. Alternatively, if the pain is gradually getting better then some formal physical therapy may help your rehab.

Question 3

i have cuboid avulsion fracture. at 4 weeks de said to lose crutches and walk in boot. 5 days later it's sore and turns darker color when down on floor. is it too soon? dr said she sees bridging on xray

Accepted Answer

See Orthopaedics: Please see a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Sounds like you may have a Lisfranc injury that may have not been evident on first exam. if the MD sees bridging callus, that is a sign there is motion a the fracture site. Please see a specialist in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics for the best outcome. Stay calm and see ortho. Good luck to you.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00162

Question 4

i have a cuboid (possibly an avulsion) fracture in my right foot. have been wearing a soft cast (moon boot) for the past three days. i asked the docto?

Accepted Answer

Easy goes it.: It sounds as though you are on the road to recovery. A cam walking cast is most likely appropriate for the injury you have described. It will be some weeks before you can consider anything other than guarded activity. Sometimes using crutches for assistance in the early says of treatment is beneficial.

Question 5

what does it meant to have an avulsion fracture of the cuboid bone?

Accepted Answer

A tendon injury: Sometimes, instead of a tendon tearing (a sprain) it pulls off the bone.  It often takes a small piece of bone with it.  This is called an avulsion fracture and is generally treated like a sprain.

Question 6

i have an avulsion fracture of the cuboid bone - it is very small can i use a boot and weight bear? my body won't let me use crutches

Accepted Answer

Yes : You could use cam boot and walk with it.

Question 7

avulsion fracture of cuboid left foot. sprain of calcaneofibular ligament
in tibial walker boot, triathlete. time to return to training??

Accepted Answer

Depends on routine: Typically a patient with this type of injury can get back on an exercise bicycle with light resistance at 4-6 weeks.
High impact activity like running is usually reserved for 3 months after injury with a supportive brace

Question 8

what is a undisplaced avulsion fracture?

Accepted Answer

Chip fracture: A small fragment of bone that has "chipped" off the main bone. Usually needs minimal treatment.

Question 9

what therapy is there for avulsion fracture?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This really depends on which bone is involved. Some avulsion fractures require no therapy at all while others may involve therapy.

Question 10

what are the signs of an avulsion fracture on the foot?

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Pain and swelling: An avulsion fracture is merely a break in a bone caused by a pulling force of a muscle/tendon.  In the foot, it is common at the base of the 5th metatarsal.  You would have pain, swelling, and probably bruising to the area.   It needs to be treated professionally as would any fracture.

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What is the treatment for cuboid avulsion fracture ?

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9 weeks after cuboid avulsion fracture. out of boot at 6 weeks. wearing compression sock and brace in a shoe. it still hurts and i can't walk normal.

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I have cuboid avulsion fracture. at 4 weeks de said to lose crutches and walk in boot. 5 days later it's sore and turns darker color when down on floor. is it too soon? dr said she sees bridging on xray

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I have a cuboid (possibly an avulsion) fracture in my right foot. have been wearing a soft cast (moon boot) for the past three days. i asked the docto?

A member asked:

What does it meant to have an avulsion fracture of the cuboid bone?

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I have an avulsion fracture of the cuboid bone - it is very small can i use a boot and weight bear? my body won't let me use crutches

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Avulsion fracture of cuboid left foot. sprain of calcaneofibular ligament in tibial walker boot, triathlete. time to return to training??

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What is a undisplaced avulsion fracture?

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What therapy is there for avulsion fracture?

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What are the signs of an avulsion fracture on the foot?

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