Navicular Fracture

Question 1

Navicular #

• pick up rate on xrays
• common in?
• treatment

Answer 1

• Rarely diagnosed on plain xray (MRI / bone scan most reliable methods of imaging, Ref: Check RACGP)
• common in runners
• Treatment: Strict non weight bearing immobilization in a cast or controlled ankle movement (CAM) boot (Ref: Check RACGP)
  Meta Analysis showed nil difference between conservative vs surgical approach (Ref: Check RACGP)