Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1969;51:577-581.
© 1969 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
An Unusual Fracture-Dislocation of the Tarsal Navicular
NASSER M. EFTEKHAR M.D.1,
DONALD W. LYDDON M.D.1, and
JACK STEVENS M.D., F.R.C.S.1
1 From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago
An unusual fracture-dislocation of the tarsal navicular, in which operative treatment gave an excellent result, is reported. The mechanism of injury and the significance of the associated ligamentous injury are discussed.