Monday, 25 March 2013

Clinical Features and Investigation of Foot Bone Injury:



imagesFoot injuries are rare injuries and are usually due to indirect forces. More commonly, they are associated with injuries to the tarsometatarsal joints.

Clinical Features


Investigations

Plain X-ray (AP, lateral, oblique views) with CT scan of the foot.

Classification

Group A:  Extra-articular

Group B:  Partly intra-articular (involves other navicular cuneiform or metatarsal cuneiform joints).

Group C:  Involves both articular surfaces.

Treatment

Non-operative: Short leg cast for 6 to 8 weeks for undisplaced fractures.

Operative: For displaced fractures, open reduction and internal fixation with pins or screws.

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