Clinical Features and Investigation of Foot Bone Injury:
Foot 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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