1. Tarsal Navicular Fracture in a Parkour Practitioner, a Rare Injury – Case Report and Literature Review *
- Author
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Karmali, Samir, Ramos, Jorge Teixeira, Almeida, João, Barros, André, Campos, Pedro, and Costa, Daniel Sá da
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Orthopedic surgery ,tarsal joints ,fraturas ósseas ,tarsal bones ,esportes ,bone fractures ,articulações társicas ,procedimentos/métodos ortopédicos ,Relato de Caso ,ossos do tarso ,orthopedic procedures/methods ,Medicine ,sports ,RD701-811 - Abstract
Tarsal navicular fractures, as well as other midfoot injuries, are rare, and can result in severe impairment if not properly treated. Parkour, a modern sport, is gaining popularity among young individuals in urban areas, and is prone to result in high-energy trauma, which is scarcely described in the literature. The following is a report of a rare case of 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 the treatment options and goals. The case should also raise awareness about the increasing occurrence of these uncommon lesions.
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- 2019