Navicular Fracture
Overview
Causes
A navicular fracture may be caused by:
- 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 can take 6 weeks to heal. The goal of treatment is to help the bones heal properly to prevent long term problems.
Support
Support for all fractures can include:
- Medicine to ease pain and swelling
- A cast to support the bones as they heal
- Crutches to allow movement with less stress on injured bones
- Exercises to help with strength, flexibility, 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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