Accessory navicular

The feet play host to many individual bones. Of these, the accessory navicular is situated on the inside edge of the foot, where it protrudes as a bump. In time or through injury, this bone can become painful and rub against your shoes. As it is attached to a tendon, the condition can also cause a painful flat foot.

Treatment options include insoles and physiotherapy. If these treatments are unsuccessful, we may recommend removal of the accessory navicular and reattachment of the tendon (Kidner procedure).

 

The following list is a summary of conditions typically associated with the foot and ankle. For full details of our treatments and procedures for conditions, please
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• Posterior ankle impingement (including Os Trigonum)

• Anterior ankle impingement

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

• Peroneal tendinopathy/subluxation

• Non-union of fracture

• Subtalar joint osteoarthritis

• Flexible pes planus

• Tarsal coalitions

• Midfoot osteoarthritis

• Big toe sesamoid conditions

• Atrophic forefoot fatpad

• Ingrowing toenail

• Fungal nail infection

• Onychogryphosis

• Accessory navicular

• ‘Tendonitis’

• Ruptured Achilles tendon

• Biomechanical problems

• Traction periostitis - ‘Shin Splints’

• Chronic compartment syndrome