Sangeorzan et al described the functional outcome after fracture of the tarsal navicular. This can help determine the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention. The authors are from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Parameters:
(1) pain
(2) restriction in daily activities
(3) need for surgery
Pain
Daily Activities
Need for Surgery
Outcome
none
normal
none
excellent
occasional during vigorous activities
normal
none
good
moderate pain requiring regular use of analgesics
some restriction
none
fair
severe
disability
present
poor
where:
• I added the “excellent” category, which was included in the “good” category by the authors.
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