Fracture of the Navicular

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the navicular.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the base of the thumb
  • Swelling in the base of the thumb
  • Tenderness over the thumb side of the wrist
  • Pain with gripping
Causes
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
  • Direct blow
  • Motor vehicle accident
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Fracture of the Navicular Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

Fracture of the Navicular Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Contrast Bath
  • Slant Board Bent Knee
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall

Fracture of the Navicular Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Slips Rocker
  • Heel Offs
  • Heel Raise II
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch