Can you break your intermediate cuneiform?
Common injuries are fracture-dislocations of the Chopart and Lisfranc joints [3]. The intermediate cuneiform is wedge shaped bone lying in between the medial and lateral cuneiforms and has strong ligamentous attachments to the first metatarsal. Isolated dislocation of cuneiform is a rare injury [4].
How long does it take for medial cuneiform to heal?
Most cases of non-displaced medial cuneiform fracture can be treated conservatively with immobilization with a short leg cast for a period of approximately 6 weeks.
Where is the intermediate cuneiform?
The intermediate cuneiform is situated between the other two cuneiform bones (the medial and lateral cuneiforms) and articulates with the navicular posteriorly, the second metatarsal anteriorly and with the other cuneiforms on either side.
What is medial cuneiform?
The medial cuneiform, also called the first or internal cuneiform, is located around the middle foot. It is on the inner side of the foot, behind the first metatarsal (which leads to the bones of the big toe) and the in front of the navicular bone. It is shaped similarly to a wedge.
What does the intermediate cuneiform do?
In the foot, there are three cuneiform bones. They are the intermediate, lateral, and mediate cuneiforms. The intermediate cuneiform bone is located between its two counterparts and it articulates (forms a joint) with the second metatarsal, which is jointed to the bones of the second toe.
What muscle attaches to the intermediate cuneiform?
It is situated at the medial side of the foot, anterior to the navicular bone and posterior to the base of the first metatarsal. Lateral to it is the intermediate cuneiform….Muscle attachments.
| Muscle | Direction | Attachment |
|---|---|---|
| Tibialis posterior | Insertion | Medial cuneiform |
| Flexor hallucis brevis | Origin | Lateral cuneiform |