Navicular stress fractures are a relatively common presentation to an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. Most involve recreational or high-level athletes who present with vague complaints of pain ...

This week we are going to discuss tarsal navicular fractures which are most commonly the result of either traumatic injury or repetitive stress with young individuals and athletes demonstrating ...

“Navicular stress fractures are very uncommon among the general population and high-level athletes," said Jeff Feinblatt, MD, a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstruction ...

Navicular fractures – whether acute or chronic – are usually treated conservatively to begin with unless it is determined that the fracture is severe enough to require surgery.

Surgical intervention for scaphoid fractures may be the preferred treatment for patients. But is this option supported by clinical research?

The news that Kansas center Joel Embiid has a stress fracture in the navicular bone in his right foot will have a significant impact on next week's NBA draft.