Navicular Fracture
Overview
Causes
Causes may be:
- A direct blow to the foot, such as from falling and landing heavily
- A severe twist
- Repetitive stress to the foot
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Symptoms
Problems may be:
- Swelling and pain of midfoot
- Pain with activity, such as walking
- Pain that gets better with rest
Treatments
Treatment
It will take about 6 weeks for most people to heal. The goals of treatment are to manage pain and support the bone as it heals. This may include:
- Medicine to ease pain and swelling
- A cast to keep the bone in place as it heals
- Crutches to take weight off of the foot
- Exercises to help with strength and range of motion
Surgery
Some people may need surgery when other methods do not help. A metal plate and screws or pins will be used to reconnect the pieces of bone and hold them in place. This is not common.
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