Journal article
Cuboid Edema Syndrome Following Fixation of Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures in Professional Athletes
Foot and ankle specialist, Vol.12(4), pp.373-379
08/2019
DOI: 10.1177/1938640019857798
PMID: 31248285
Abstract
Stress fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal are common injuries in elite athletes. Fixation using an intramedullary screw represents the most popular surgery performed for treating these injuries, with excellent results in most cases. However, multiple reports in the literature highlight the possibility of painful hardware, usually related to the presence of the screw head, following intramedullary fixation In this case report, we outline 4 cases of professional athletes who developed lateral-based foot symptoms following complete healing of their surgically treated proximal fifth metatarsal fractures and were found to have significant cuboid edema on magnetic resonance images. We also outline recommendations regarding specific surgical technique considerations aiming to minimize this possible complication. Level of Evidence: Level V: Case report.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Cuboid Edema Syndrome Following Fixation of Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures in Professional Athletes
- Creators
- Lauren Roberts - Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkAlessio Bernasconi - Foot and Ankle Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Public Health, “Federico II” University of Naples, Napoli, ItalyCesar de Cesar Netto - Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkAndrew Elliott - Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkWilliam Hamilton - Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkMartin O’Malley - Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Foot and ankle specialist, Vol.12(4), pp.373-379
- DOI
- 10.1177/1938640019857798
- PMID
- 31248285
- ISSN
- 1938-6400
- eISSN
- 1938-7636
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2019
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984040329902771
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