Marie-Christine Bourque podiatry clinic – Lévis Cuboid bone subluxation

Cuboid bone subluxation

When the foot is exposed to a succession of microtraumas or a sudden severe shock, it results in subluxation, or the cuboid syndrome.

Many sportsmen and dancers suffer from cuboid subluxation because of the circumstances in which it develops.

Because the symptoms of cuboid syndrome can be quite similar to those of other plantar diseases, it’s crucial to understand the differences.

Let’s look at what causes whole or partial dislocation of this bone portion of the foot, as well as how to cure it.

The foot is an anatomically complex structure.

So, before we go into the specific reasons for cuboid syndrome, it’s helpful to understand what to expect when it’s subluxated.

The foot is normally split into two sections: the forefoot and the rearfoot.

The phalanges, the 14 tiny bones that make up the toes, articulate the forefoot.

The tarsus is made up of seven bones that make up the (…learn more)