WHAT LEADS TO CUBOID SYNDROME?

The Cuboid bone is one of the 7 tarsal bones on the square-shaped foot. The cuboid bone is located on the outside of the foot, connecting the 4th and 5th metatarsals to the heel bone.

The most common causes of cuboid syndrome include:

1.Injury: This is the most common cause of ankle sprain. This occurs when the ankle suddenly twists inward or outward.
2.Repetitive Strain: Tension resulting through the peroneus longus muscle from repetitive activities like jumping and running. This may cause excessive traction on the bone causing it to sublux.
3.Altered Foot Biomechanics: It has been observed that most people suffering from cuboid subluxation have flat feet.
4.Overuse: This is the most common cause of cuboid syndrome affecting athletes and dancers. These both tend to work through the pain and are intensely active in high-stress situations that increase the risk of accidents. The injuries due to overuse develop after frequent extended periods of intense activity, such as running.
5.Pronated Feet: Cuboid syndrome might also be more common in people with pronated feet, which means that their feet turn inward as they walk. When a person’s calf muscles (peroneus longus) are particularly tight, they can tug the cuboid bone out of place when the foot is pronated.