Operative Treatment of Symptomatic Naviculocuneiform Coalition in Children: 2 Cases Report.
- Author:
Yoon Hae KWAK
1
;
Won Hyoung SHIN
;
Jae Yong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea. getfours@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Children;
Naviculocuneiform joint;
Coalition;
Excision
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Joints;
Magnetics;
Magnets
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2011;15(3):179-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Naviculocuneiform coalition is one of uncommon tarsal coalitions and especially symptomatic cases which need operative treatment are rare. Authors report 2 cases of pediatric naviculocuneiform patients who showed symptomatic condition as mainly pain. Plain radiographs, computed tomography or magnetic resolution imaging study showed bony bridge in naviculo-medial cuneiform joint. After over six months conservative treatment, excision of coalition and interposition Tisseel(R) was performed for motion preservation and relief of pain.
