Navicularrelated

Navicularrelated is a broad descriptor used mainly in reference works and online indexing to denote topics connected with the navicular bone and related structures. The navicular bone is a small, boat-shaped tarsal bone located in the midfoot of humans and in a corresponding position in many animals, including horses. In humans, it articulates with the talus proximally and with three cuneiform bones distally, forming part of the midfoot arch; its integrity is important for load transmission during walking.

In veterinary medicine, navicular-related issues are especially prominent in horses, where navicular disease (navicular syndrome) describes a spectrum of degenerative and inflammatory conditions affecting the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, including the navicular bursa and deep digital flexor tendon. Clinical signs include chronic forelimb lameness, shortened stance, and pain on hoof testing. Diagnosis relies on radiography, ultrasound, MRI, or CT. Treatments vary by severity and can include corrective trimming and shoeing, anti-inflammatory medications, bisphosphonates, and in some cases surgical intervention such as naviculectomy or deep digital flexor tendon procedures.

In humans, navicular-related pathology includes navicular fractures, avascular necrosis such as Kohler disease in children, and stress injuries. Imaging and treatment depend on fracture pattern, blood supply, and activity level; management ranges from immobilization to surgical fixation.

Overall, navicularrelated serves as a cross-domain tag linking anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments associated with the navicular bone and its apparatus across species.