Treatment of Cuboid Syndrome Secondary to Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Case Series

Jennings, Jason M.; Davies, George J.

doi:10.2519/jospt.2005.35.7.409

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“…The so-called cuboid syndrome, for instance, is a relatively common and painful condition of the lateral midfoot that accounts for almost 20% of professional ballet dancers foot and/or ankle injuries [22] and has also been related to subjects with plantar flexion/inversion ankle sprains [23]. In addition, the tarsal navicular bone is not only a common area for stress injuries, but it also often presents poor subsequent healing due to the unusual blood supply that it requires [24].…”

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The Tarsal Bone Test: A Basic Test of Health Sciences Students' Knowledge of Lower Limb Anatomy

Castillo-López

Díaz-Mancha

Heredia-Rizo

et al. 2014

BioMed Research International

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Objectives. The aim of the present study was to design an easy-to-use tool, the tarsal bone test (TBT), to provide a snapshot of podiatry students' basic anatomical knowledge of the bones of the lower limb. Methods. The study included 254 podiatry students from three different universities, 145 of them were first-year students and 109 were in their fourth and final years. The TBT was administered without prior notice to the participants and was to be completed in 5 minutes. Results. The results show that 97.2% of the subjects (n = 247) correctly labelled all tarsal bones, while the other 2.8% (n = 7) incorrectly labelled at least one bone, that was either the cuboid (7 times) or the navicular (6 times). Although only one fourth-year student inaccurately identified one bone, no significant differences in the distribution of the correct and incorrect responses were found between first and fourth-year students. Conclusions. The TBT seems to be a straightforward and easy-to-apply instrument, and provides an objective view of the level of knowledge acquired at different stages of podiatry studies.

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The Tarsal Bone Test: A Basic Test of Health Sciences Students' Knowledge of Lower Limb Anatomy

Castillo-López

Díaz-Mancha

Heredia-Rizo

et al. 2014

BioMed Research International

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“…2). 20 The knee was then flexed to approximately 70u and the ankle dorsiflexed to approximately 0u, as proposed by Jennings and Davies, 8 for the cuboid whip manipulation. Knee flexion and extension is utilized to gain the necessary low amplitude and high velocity forces for the thrust technique.…”

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“…Knee flexion and extension is utilized to gain the necessary low amplitude and high velocity forces for the thrust technique. 8,20 The thrust was then performed by passively extending the knee and simultaneously plantar flexing the talocural joint. The operator concurrently applied a rotational force through the placement of the fingers and via rotation of the operator's trunk (Fig.…”

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Differential diagnosis and treatment of iliotibial band pain secondary to a hypomobile cuboid in a 24-year-old female tri-athlete

Brandon

Patla

2013

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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The purpose of this case report is to relate an episode of movement impairment at the cuboid calcaneal articulation leading to symptoms of iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome. An explanation of the etiology and clinical diagnosis in relation to the differential diagnosis, treatment techniques, and patient outcomes are described. The 24-year-old female tri-athlete reported pain at Gerdy's tubercle and lateral femoral condyle areas occurring within 2 miles of a run. VAS score was 6/10 for the running activity and the lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) score was 93% (74/80). Over the previous 2 years, the ITB symptoms had failed to resolve with extensive conservative treatment at the knee. On weight bearing, the patient demonstrated pain free limitation of active midtarsal pronation more than supination, which correlated with a decrease in passive internal rotation of the cuboid. Symptoms resolved after one cuboid whip manipulation and the patient was able to run pain free. Post-manipulation treatment consisted of two more sessions, which included motor retraining for weight bearing active midtarsal pronation and supination. LEFS was 100% (80/80) and VAS 0/10 with running greater than 10 miles. While causality cannot be inferred from a single case, this report may foster further investigation regarding the differential diagnosis and treatment of a hypomobile cuboid.

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“…2,21,31,34,36,45 Cuboid syndrome may be more prevalent in individuals with pronated feet due to the increased moment arm of the peroneus longus. 2,36,37 In one study, 80% of the patients with cuboid syndrome presented with pronated feet, 36 but it can also occur with pes cavus (supinated) feet.…”

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“…Pain is often diffuse along the lateral foot between the CC joint and the fourth and/or fifth cuboid-metatarsal joints and may radiate throughout the foot. 2,5,21,31 A slight sulcus over the dorsum of the cuboid and/or a slight prominence or fullness on the plantar surface may be present with subluxation along with erythema, edema, and/or ecchymosis. 2,29,31,34,36,37,44 …”

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Examination and Treatment of Cuboid Syndrome

Durall

2011

Sports Health

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Context:Cuboid syndrome is thought to be a common source of lateral midfoot pain in athletes.Evidence Acquisition:A Medline search was performed via PubMed (through June 2010) using the search terms cuboid, syndrome, subluxed, locked, fault, dropped, peroneal, lateral, plantar, and neuritis with the Boolean term AND in all possible combinations. Retrieved articles were hand searched for additional relevant references.Results:Cuboid syndrome is thought to arise from subtle disruption of the arthrokinematics or structural congruity of the calcaneocuboid joint, although the precise pathomechanic mechanism has not been elucidated. Fibroadipose synovial folds (or labra) within the calcaneocuboid joint may play a role in the cause of cuboid syndrome, but this is highly speculative. The symptoms of cuboid syndrome resemble those of a ligament sprain. Currently, there are no definitive diagnostic tests for this condition. Case reports suggest that cuboid syndrome often responds favorably to manipulation and/or external support.Conclusions:Evidence-based guidelines regarding cuboid syndrome are lacking. Consequently, the diagnosis of cuboid syndrome is often based on a constellation of signs and symptoms and a high index of suspicion. Unless contraindicated, manipulation of the cuboid should be considered as an initial treatment.

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Treatment of Cuboid Syndrome Secondary to Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Case Series

Cited by 47 publications

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The Tarsal Bone Test: A Basic Test of Health Sciences Students' Knowledge of Lower Limb Anatomy

The Tarsal Bone Test: A Basic Test of Health Sciences Students' Knowledge of Lower Limb Anatomy

Differential diagnosis and treatment of iliotibial band pain secondary to a hypomobile cuboid in a 24-year-old female tri-athlete

Examination and Treatment of Cuboid Syndrome

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