title: The nutcracker fracture of the cuboid in children: a case report.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Tri-Service General Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Jen-Chih
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: Jen-Huei
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Shyu-Jye
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Shing-Sheng
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome