The prevalence and anatomy of accessory navicular bone: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There have been over 40 descriptions of the common developmental variants of the accessory ossicles of the feet. Although predominantly asymptomatic, they sometimes may be linked to painful conditions. One of the most common accessory ossicles in the foot is the accessory navicular bone (AN), located on the medial side of the foot. Our research provides a first meta-analysis on this topic that establishes its frequency by contrasting 39 studies from across the globe.

Methods

Up to February 2024, PubMed and Embase databases were thoroughly searched for research on the AN. Eligible data regarding AN prevalence was extracted. This study strictly adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Stolarz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11405447 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature