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TOTAL DISLOCATION OF THE CUBOID BONE

1969; British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery; Volume: 51-B; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1302/0301-620x.51b4.716

2044-5377

Denis S. Drummond, David E. Hastings,

Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment

1. A case of total dislocation of the cuboid bone without fracture is described. This is an uncommon injury and to our knowledge has not previously been reported. 2. Its rarity is explained in the light of the structural anatomy and function of the foot. 3. A mechanism of injury is postulated and a method of reduction and fixation described.