Midterm Outcomes of the Modified Kidner Procedure for Accessory Navicular Syndrome in Athletes vs Nonathletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An accessory navicular is a supernumerary ossicle located medial to the navicular bone, typically within the substance or insertion of the posterior tibial tendon, and can be a source of pain and dysfunction in active individuals.

Methods

This was a retrospective comparative study evaluating the outcomes of the modified Kidner procedure in athletes (ballet, basketball, volleyball, running, football, soccer, etc) and nonathletes. Our study included 42 consecutive feet that were operatively managed with the modified Kidner procedure for a symptomatic accessory navicular between the years 2014 and 2023. Patients who underwent any other procedure in addition to the modified Kidner procedure were excluded from the study. The objective of this study is to determine the

SUBMITTER: Njoku Austin CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12409046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature