Cuboid syndrome is a subluxation or disruption of the cuboid bone, which lies on the outside of the foot. The disruption of this bone causes irritation to the surrounding soft tissue structures that attach to this bone.
Cuboid Syndrome Symptoms
Rapid development of pain, discomfort or weakness
Pain directly over the cuboid bone and / or extending plantarly along to the arch.
Lateral side of the foot may be swollen, or bruised.
Painful both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing.
Main contributing factors
Single injury event
Excessive inversion of the ankle or excessive plantar flexion of the foot
Activities involving repetitive jumping
Overuse
Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome
Cuboid manipulation/ realigning
Cuboid padding and strapping
If biomechanics is a contributory cause – orthotics may be considered
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