He walks with a limp, and tends to walk on the outer body of his foot. Your doctor will order X-rays of both feet to compare them. The affected foot usually has typical findings of a dense flattened navicular bone, compared to the normal foot. Treatment may consist of a walking cast if the pain is severe, or an UCB arch support if the pain is less so. The child may have to rest from sports for a few weeks till the acute pain is relieved.
Most patients respond well to treatment.
X-rays in one year usually show that the navicular bone circulation and structure is restored, and the patient is totally asymptomatic. There are no long term problems consequent to this disease. The information presented is for your information only, and not a substitute for the medical advice of a qualified physician. Neither the author nor the publisher will be responsible for any harm or injury resulting from interpretations of the materials in this article. Or find a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in an area near you.