Essendon Bomber's Tom Hird diagnosed with a Navicular Stress Fracture. Out for the season!

Essendon Bomber's Tom Hird, son of James Hird, has recently been ruled out for the season with a navicular stress fracture. Navicular stress fractures are more common in running & jumping sports like AFL and are difficult to diagnose. Here we analyse the presentation, treatment and likely return to play periods for this often missed injury!