Coalizão tarsal cuboide-navicular / Cuboid-navicular tarsal coalition

RESUMO

Os autores apresentam caso de paciente do sexo feminino de nove anos de idade que apresentava dores no pé direito associadas à prática de atividades físicas. Após o diagnóstico de coalizão tarsal cuboide-navicular foi tratada cirurgicamente através de ressecção desta, com resolução dos sintomas. Realizam revisão da literatura e discutem a importância da adequada avaliação clínica e imagenológica dos casos das dores no pé nas crianças e adolescentes.

ABSTRACT

The authors present a case of a 9-year-old female patient who presents with complaints of pain in her right foot associated with physical activities. After the diagnosis of an osseous cuboid navicular coalition she was treated surgically with resection of the coalition, with symptoms resolved. The literature is reviewed and the importance of adequate physical examination and image exams to investigate foot pain in children and teenagers is discussed.