Navicular Fractures

Imaging of tarsal navicular stress injury with a focus on MRI: A pictorial essay

“…Much of the literature on this topic downplays the role of MRI because of the relatively greater cost. However, the potential for diagnosis of a stress reaction prior to the development of a discrete fracture line can lead to earlier diagnosis and decreased morbidity for patients, as some navicular stress reactions may heal with activity limitations or weight‐bearing immobilisation . Earlier diagnosis may avoid the need for surgical intervention in some patients, reducing overall costs.…”