Cuboid dislocation following low-energy injury in a college athlete: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Cuboid dislocations in isolation are rare injuries often associated with high energy mechanisms, but here we present a case of a college football player with a low energy mechanism that underwent surgical treatment. Case Report: We report a case of an 18-year-old college football player who injured his left foot after tripping over his dog and falling down the stairs. His injury was initially missed, but he was later found to have a left cuboid dislocation. He underwent an open reduction in the operating room and his midfoot was stabilized with Kirschner wires. Conclusion: Cuboid dislocations are rare due to the soft tissue constraints around it. As in this patient, this is often a missed injury with delayed time to diagnosis and treatment. Imaging should be scrutinized, particularly with an inversion/plantarflexion force to cause injury. Due to the soft tissue restraints, this injury usually requires an open reduction, and adequate timely reduction can lead to improved outcomes and function.