Jacoby Ellsbury Injures his NAVICULAR bone. What is the navicular bone?

Boston Red Sox player, Jacoby Ellsbury, has injured his navicular bone. Although the extent of the injury is not completely known at this time, many people may be scratching their heads. What is the navicular bone? There are 28 bones in the feet, and the navicular is one of the bones that makes up the inner arch of the foot. The navicular is a bone of the midfoot and classified as a tarsal bone. It has articulation or joins three cuneiform bones and the cuboid bone. A major tendon, the posterior tibial tendon, attaches to the navicular bone. Many injuries can occur in this area and include the following: fractures, arthritis, and posterior tibial tendon problems. It is believed that Ellsbury has a fracture or break of his navicular. The next blog will focus on navicular fractures. Stay tuned! Dr. Bender, 708-763-0580