PODIATRIST DISCUSSES CUBOID SYNDROME

The cuboid is a bone in your foot, and this syndrome is characterized by pain in the outer middle part of the foot (think: that little bony part near the pinky toe). This pain issue can also be related to a fallen arch, Torres-Hodges, DPM explains. "When someone’s foot collapses because of a fallen arch, it kind of pinches the joints on the other side of the foot together," she says. And then, the support structure around that area on the outside of the foot doesn’t hold its proper shape. It can also happen if you twist your ankle without wearing shoes.

 

Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges

 

Cuboid syndrome might be mistaken for plantar fasciitis or an ankle sprain, Dr. Torres-Hodges says. But if the pain is on the outside of the foot, that's a huge indicator. Wearing orthotics may be an option for holding the foot in the correct position, but if you think you have this injury, it's definitely worth visiting your podiatrist to see what treatment plan may be necessary.

 

Source: Mara Santilli, Ashley Mateo, Women's Health [6/5/29]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.