Tarsal navicular fracture in a parkour practitioner, a rare injury – case report and literature review

Publication date: Available online 3 February 2018 Source:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) Author(s): Samir Karmali, Jorge Teixeira Ramos, João Almeida, André Barros, Pedro Campos, Daniel Sá da Costa Tarsal navicular fractures as well as other midfoot injuries are rare, and can result in severe impairment if not treated appropriately. Parkour, as a trendy sport, is gaining popularity among young individuals in urban areas, and is prone to result in high-energy trauma, scarcely described in the literature. The following case reports a rare tarsal navicular fracture in a 17 year-old male, sustained during parkour practice, which was treated successfully with open reduction and internal fixation. The description of the case emphasizes the challenges of its approach; the discussion highlights treatment options and goals. The case should also raise awareness about the increasing occurrence of these uncommon lesions.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - February 4, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research