A navicular stress fracture is an injury that can occur in many different types of athletes. It is a particularly problematic stress fracture as the navicular bone is of prime importance in the arch structure of the foot. Being placed where it is means that once a stress fracture occurs in that bone, then it 6-8 weeks of non-weight bearing that is needed to allow it to heel. The reason for the long layoff for teh athlete is because its such an important weight bearing bone.
A stress fracture
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