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==Hindfoot==
==Background==
*[[Talus Fracture]]
[[File:Foot_Bones.jpg|thumb|Bones of the foot.]]
*[[Calcaneus Fracture]]
[[File:Subtalar Joint.png|thumb|Talus and subtalar joint]]
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==Midfoot==
==Clinical Features==
*[[Lisfranc Injury]]
*History of trauma
*Pain over fracture site


===Navicular/Cuboid/Cuneiform===
==Differential Diagnosis==
*All are diagnosed/managed in similar way
{{Foot diagnoses}}
**Imaging: (weight-bearing AP, lateral, oblique)
***CT sometimes necessary
**Treatment: Non-weightbearing short leg cast, ortho referral


==Forefoot==
==Evaluation==
*[[Fifth Metatarsal Fracture]]
===Workup===
*XR foot and/or toe x 2 view
*Consider need for more proximal or distal plain films
*Consider non-contrast CT of the foot


===[[Non-Fifth Metatarsal Fracture]]===
===Diagnosis===
====Background====
<gallery mode="packed">
*Must rule-out associated Lisfranc injury
File:Boehlers_Angle.jpg|[[Calcaneus fracture]]
File:CuboidAvulsionFracture.jpg|[[Cuboid fracture]]
File:A Medial cuneiform fracture.png|[[Cuneiform fracture]]
File:PMC3497949 10.1177 1941738112459489-fig14.png|[[Fifth metatarsal fracture]]
File:Lisfranc.jpg|[[Lisfranc injury]]
File:NavicularFracMark.png|[[Navicular fracture]]
File:PMC3411541 cmed-5-2012-039f3.png|[[Non-fifth metatarsal fracture]]
File:Talus Fx.png|[[Talus fracture]]
File:X-rays of foot phalanx.jpg|[[Toe fracture]]
</gallery>


====Management====
==Management & Disposition==
*Posterior splint, NWB, ortho referral in 2-3d
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===[[Foot Phalange (Toe) Fracture]]===
*Management: buddy-taping, hard-soled shoe


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Fractures (Main)]]
*[[Fractures (Main)]]
**[[Distal leg fractures]]
*[[Foot Diagnoses (Main)]]
*[[Foot Diagnoses (Main)]]
*[[Splinting]]
==External Links==
*https://www.aliem.com/emrad-adult-ankle-foot-cant-miss/
==References==
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==Source==
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
*Tintinalli
*Uptodate
*Ilustration by Dr. Frank Gaillard; CC SA NC BY licence
*http://radiopaedia.org/articles/jones_fracture
[[Category:Ortho]]

Latest revision as of 21:11, 22 March 2023

Background

Bones of the foot.
Talus and subtalar joint

Foot and Toe Fracture Types

Hindfoot

Midfoot

Forefoot

Clinical Features

  • History of trauma
  • Pain over fracture site

Differential Diagnosis

Foot diagnoses

Acute

Subacute/Chronic

Evaluation

Workup

  • XR foot and/or toe x 2 view
  • Consider need for more proximal or distal plain films
  • Consider non-contrast CT of the foot

Diagnosis

Management & Disposition

Foot and Toe Fractures Management Chart

Fracture Splint Disposition
Talus fracture Posterior ankle splint
Calcaneus fracture Posterior ankle splint
Lisfranc injury Posterior ankle splint
Navicular fracture Posterior ankle splint
Cuboid fracture Posterior ankle splint
Cuneiform fracture Posterior ankle splint
Fifth metatarsal fracture Jones Posterior ankle splint Ortho follow up 3-5D
Non-fifth metatarsal fracture Posterior ankle splint Ortho follow up 2-3 days
Toe Fracture Posterior Ankle Splint

See Also

External Links

References