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

Publication date: Available online 3 February 2018Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition)Author(s): Samir Karmali, Jorge Teixeira Ramos, João Almeida, André Barros, Pedro Campos, Daniel Sá da CostaAbstractTarsal 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.ResumoAs fraturas do escafóide társico, bem como outras lesões do mediopé, são raras e podem resultar em incapacidade grave se não forem tratadas adequadamente. Parkour, um esporte moderno, está ganhando popularidade entre os jovens em áreas urbanas e é propenso a traumatismos de alta energia, sendo estes escassamente descritos na literatura. O presente caso relata uma fratura rara do escafóide társico em um paciente do sexo masculino de 17 anos, ocorrida durante a prática de parkour, que foi tratada com sucesso com redução aberta...

Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - July 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research