![]() It is important to be aware that diagnosing cuboid syndrome via radiographs, computerized axial tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is difficult because of the normal variations that exist between the cuboid and its surrounding structures, and the minimal amount of subluxation that is usually present. Sometimes the subluxation can be reproduced, but not often since it is usually subtle. It is common in ballet dancers and runners.ĭuring a physical exam, there is pain upon palpation on the plantar surface of the cuboid. The pain often radiates to the plantar aspect of the medial foot, the anterior ankle joint or distally along the fourth ray. It is a minor disruption or subluxation of the structural integrity of the calcaneocuboid portion of the midtarsal joint.Īn athlete with a cuboid subluxation will complain of lateral foot pain and weakness in push-off. Cuboid syndrome is a common cause of lateral foot pain in the athletic population and is often misdiagnosed or mistreated. ![]() Injury to the joints and ligaments around the cuboid bone during an inversion ankle sprain results in cuboid subluxation syndrome. ![]() Maybe there is no history of acute trauma but gradual onset of pain over a period of time that doesn’t respond to physical therapy, injections or anti-inflammatories? Sounds like cuboid subluxation syndrome! Do you have pain and weakness along the outside of your foot? Perhaps you have a history of a traumatic sprain from landing on another person’s foot or falling off a curb.
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