![]() ![]() The procedure, which is typically carried out under a general anaesthetic, involves the surgeon making in an incision at the outside of the foot, in order to access the subtalar joint, allowing surfaces to be cleared and sometimes reshaped, correcting any deformities, and in some cases adding extra bone in order to enhance the correction and speed up healing. In cases where surgery is required, the calcaneocuboid joint can be fused together. ![]() Often the first injection lasts the longest and after about 3 the effects can be very short-lived. Steroid injections can also be given and often have a dramatic pain-reducing effect. Always check with your GP if taking these medications are safe for you first. There are anti-inflammatory painkillers which can be used to address pain from calcaneocuboid arthritis, including ibuprofen and naproxen. For those with severe pain, a controlled ankle motion (CAM) walking boot can be used. Insoles can serve to control how the foot moves from side to side, which occurs when walking. These include a number of insoles which help transfer the pressure of body weight to the medial column from the lateral column, and also limit the calcaneocuboid joint’s motion. There is a range of orthotics solutions which can help to address the symptoms of calcaneocuboid arthritis.
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