What Does Calcaneonavicular Mean?

adj. Relating to the calcaneus and the navicular bones.

What is Calcaneonavicular?

Calcaneonavicular coalition is a common source of pain and more or less severe flat and stiff foot in children. Classically, treatment consists in resecting the coalition using a dorsolateral approach. Good quality resection and interposition can prevent recurrence.

What is a coalition in medical terms?

A coalition is a joining of two bones that are normally discrete 1. It is usually a congenital abnormality. The bridge between the bones is initially fibrous, then gradually becomes cartilaginous, finally ossifying.

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