Bilateral stress fracture of the navicular in a non-athlete.
Stress fracture of the navicular is usually seen in physically active individuals. A case of bilateral involvement in a non-athlete with multiple medical problems is reported. Diagnosis is often delayed because routine radiographs are usually normal at the onset of symptoms.
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Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
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D000328:Adult; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries*