Abstract:Fractures of the navicular are relatively uncommon lesions. Comminuted fractures of the navicular body may be associated with focal bone collapse and loss of integrity of the medial column of the midfoot with gross instability, leading to deformities and potential early osteoarthritis. The treatment is challenging due to the difficulties to maintain the length and stability of the midfoot medial column and restoring the anatomy without damaging the vascular supply. Here we present an option for the surgical tr… Show more
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