
If it is tender then re-apply for a further 2 weeks non-weight-bearing. After 6 weeks, feel the N spot over the top of your navicular.
#Cuneiform bone fracture full
If a stress fracture is diagnosed then complete non-weight-bearing in a full cast for a period of 6 weeks is essential. Rest until you have no painful symptoms, then gradually return to full fitness. If your injury is classed as a stress reaction, where the outer part of the bone has not fractured, then weight-bearing rest in a walking splint may be recommended. Treatment of a navicular stress fracture depends on severity. Poor technique or training errors can also contribute to the likelihood of sustaining a stress fracture of the foot. For example high-impact sports such as sprinting, hurdling, and jumping. CausesĪ stress fracture of the navicular is caused by overuse or repetitive strain. 1 2 It can occur at numerous sites in the. This occurs as tendons can bear more load than the bone. It can be caused by traumatic traction (repetitive long-term or a single high impact traumatic traction) of the ligament or tendon. This is because your midfoot has to compensate for the lack of movement. An avulsion fracture is where a fragment of bone is pulled away at the ligamentous or tendinous attachment. If you have a reduced range of dorsiflexion (moving the foot upwards) in your ankle then you are more susceptible to a navicular stress fracture. However, it is thought the navicular bone gets pinched or impinged between the bones to the front and back of it. Cuboid syndrome causes discomfort and pain on. The exact mechanism of injury is not known. It is most often the result of injury or trauma to the joint and/or ligaments surrounding the small tarsal bone. It sits on top of the calcaneus or heel bone. The navicular is one of the tarsal bones in the ankle. What is a Navicular stress fracture?Ī Navicular stress fracture is a hairline crack in the bone which develops gradually over time. Therefore, a bone scan or MRI is more useful. This is because they only really show up once healing has started. An X-ray may or may not show the appearance of a stress fracture.
