Calcaneal Cuboid Joint Arthralgia
Pain at the level of the calcaneal cuboid joint. The calcaneal cuboid joint is one of the anatomic joints of the functional midtarsal joint.
Symptoms
• Pain to the outside portion of the foot noted with initial rising from a sitting position
• Pain improves after warm-up period
• No associated swelling
• Increase pain with barefoot walking
• No associated swelling of the painful region of the foot
Radiology
• Not helpful unless clinical arthritis is suspected
Treatment
• Use of over the counter or custom orthotic
• Use of supportive shoe with pronation control features including supportive midarch, torsional stability and rigid heel counters
• No barefoot walking during recovery period
• Non-steroidal antinflammatory medications
• Temporary CAM boot if pain is severe