We present a case of an isolated dorsal dislocation of the lateral cuneiform bone. This particular injury is extremely rare and quite often escapes the initial assessment of the medical examiner. Timely and accurate diagnosis of the injury is very important as the treatment is usually surgical.
Level of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Case Report
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