Treatment of cuboid syndrome secondary to lateral ankle sprains: a case series.
METHODS
Case series.


BACKGROUND
Plantar flexion/inversion ankle sprains are one of the most frequently occurring sports injuries. Cuboid syndrome, which is difficult to diagnose, may result from a plantar flexion/ inversion ankle injury and could become the source of lateral ankle/midfoot pain. The objective of this case series is to describe the examination, evaluation, and treatment of the cuboid syndrome following a lateral ankle sprain.


METHODS
Seven patients were seen in our clinic 1 to 8 weeks following a lateral ankle sprain with a chief complaint of lateral ankle/midfoot pain. In these 7 patients, the presence of cuboid syndrome was identified independently by 2 examiners. Treatment consisted of a cuboid manipulation.


RESULTS
All 7 patients returned to sports activities following 1 to 2 treatments consisting of the "cuboid whip" manipulation. No recurrence of symptoms was reported upon immediate return to competition or during the remainder of the season (mean follow-up, 5.7 months; range, 2 to 8 months).


CONCLUSIONS
Based on those 7 patients, our results suggest that patients who are properly diagnosed with cuboid syndrome and receive the cuboid manipulation can return to competitive activity within 1 or 2 visits without injury recurrence.
Jennings
Jason
J
Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine, Onalaska, WI, USA. jmjennings13@yahoo.com
Davies
George J
GJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010173:Palpation; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013577:Syndrome