Stress Fracture: Navicular
Cracked Arch Bone (HIGH RISK)
Stress fracture of the navicular: a HIGH-RISK stress fracture (poor blood supply, high nonunion rate). Common in jumping/sprinting athletes. Vague dorsal midfoot pain. Often delayed diagnosis (average 4-7 months to diagnosis). Requires 6-8 weeks NWB in cast.
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