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

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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.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Avulsion: An avulsion fracture means that a piece of the affected bone has been pulled off, usually by a tendon attached to that bone.

Answered 5/16/2017

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