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Genetic Influence on Accessory Navicular Bone in the Foot: A Korean Twin and Family Study
9 Apr 2017
Abstract excerpt
An accessory navicular bone (AN) is the most common accessory ossicle in the foot. The presence of an AN bone can trigger various foot problems, such as posterior tibial tendon pathology, flattening of the medial longitudinal arch, and medial foot pain. Despite the clinical influence of presence of an AN in foot disease, the research regarding its inheritance is still insufficient. A total of 135 pairs of...
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