Stress fracture of the navicular bone: Nine cases in athletes

Authors

  • Antero Hulkko
  • Sakari Orava
  • Pekka Peltokallio
  • Ilkka Tulikoura
  • Markku Walden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678508993045

Abstract

Nine cases of stress fractures of the tarsal navicular bone were treated in athletes. The diagnosis was made with radiographs and bone scan within 6 months. Only two patients were treated surgically. The only poor result was seen in a patient in whom the fracture was only explored.

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Published

1985-01-01

How to Cite

Hulkko, A., Orava, S., Peltokallio, P., Tulikoura, I., & Walden, M. (1985). Stress fracture of the navicular bone: Nine cases in athletes. Acta Orthopaedica, 56(6), 503–505. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678508993045