How Do I Treat a Cuboid Bone Fracture?
Whenever a fractured bone is suspected, a trip to the hospital emergency room for an x-ray is advisable to make sure the injury is properly treated. Treatment options for a cuboid bone fracture can range from wearing a cast or boot to undergoing surgery, although usually a weight-bearing cast or boot is sufficient. Doctors typically advise patients to stay off the foot for three to six weeks or until pain subsides. Depending on the type and severity of the fracture, the patient will be fitted with either a weight- or non-weight-bearing cast or boot. Usually the patient is to remain non-weight-bearing for the first several days or weeks, until the doctor feels the cuboid bone fracture has healed enough to allow the foot to bear some weight.
