Bilateral navicular-medial cuneiform synostosis manifesting as medial foot pain: a case report and review of the literature. Issue 2 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malone, Jason B.; Raney, Ellen M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Volume 25:Issue 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: bilateral -- navicular-cuneiform -- tarsal coalition; Pediatric orthopedics -- Periodicals; 618.927005
• DOI: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000235
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1060-152X

Abstract

Abstract : Isolated navicular-medial cuneiform tarsal coalition is a rare condition. Very few case reports exist, with limited treatment recommendations. We present a case of an 11-year-old with bilateral isolated osseous navicular-medial cuneiform tarsal coalition. The patient was treated with bilateral coalition excision and soft tissue interposition, with excellent results at 2 years of follow-up. The current case is unusual in being an osseous coalition rather than the more commonly seen cartilaginous or fibrous condition. In addition, this case is uncommon as being in a patient of European rather than Asian descent.