Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society  2011;15(3):179-182

Operative Treatment of Symptomatic Naviculocuneiform Coalition in Children: 2 Cases Report.

Yoon Hae KWAK 1 ; Won Hyoung SHIN ; Jae Yong PARK

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Keywords

Children; Naviculocuneiform joint; Coalition; Excision

Country

Republic 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.