Epidemiology
1. Onset at age 5 years
Pathophysiology
1. Avascular necrosis of tarsal navicular
Symptoms
1. Presents with Painful limp
Signs
1. Local pain, tenderness, swelling over tarsal navicular
Radiology: Foot XRay
1. Flattening, sclerosis, irregularity of tarsal navicular
Management
1. Protect from excessive trauma
2. Short walking cast for 7-8 weeks
Prognosis
1. Spontaneous recovery by rule
2. Complete Navicular re-ossification in 2-3 years

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