Cuboid-Navicular Tarsal Coalition in an Adolescent Female Athlete: A Case Report. Issue 4 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kamiya, Tomoaki; Watanabe, Kota; Teramoto, Atsushi; Yamashita, Toshihiko
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 5:Issue 4(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.O.00002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A fourteen-year-old female shot-putter developed midfoot pain with activity that initially responded to nonoperative care. However, the symptoms subsequently returned and became persistent. Advanced imaging demonstrated a fibrous cuboid-navicular tarsal coalition. Surgical resection of the tarsal coalition was performed when the patient was seventeen years old, and she returned to sports activities postoperatively with no pain. Conclusion: Although fibrous cuboid-navicular tarsal coalition is a very rare condition, it should be considered as one cause of persistent midfoot pain in an adolescent athlete. Surgical resection of the tarsal coalition can lead to a resolution of symptoms.