Midfoot conditions
The midfoot sits between the rearfoot and the forefoot. It contains the cuboid, navicular and cuneiform bones.
Lisfranc Injury
Lisfranc injury is a dislocation or fracture in the midfoot area. Ligaments that support the midfoot are usually torn. Even a simple Lisfranc injury is a severe injury that may take many months to heal and may require surgery to treat.
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
Also known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD), is an overuse injury causing pain on the inside of the ankle and sometimes under the arch of the foot. If left untreated, fallen arches, or flat feet can occur.
Plantar Fascia Strain
Plantar Fasciitis involves damage to the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes, causing pain in the heels.
Recovery time can be very long if left untreated, and it generally won't resolve on its own.
Typically pain and stiffness is felt in the morning and gets worse as the day progresses.
Cuboid syndrome
Cuboid syndrome can result from foot injuries like twisting your ankle by falling or doing other activities that put excessive strain on your ankle bones and ligaments.
Excessive foot pronation (flat feet) can also be a risk factor.
Navicular Stress Fracture
A Navicular stress fracture is a common injury in athletes where a hairline crack develops in the bone. The onset of pain is often gradual and can result in delayed diagnosis.
The cause is usually overuse or repetitive strain.
Tarsal Coalition
This condition is usually seen in children, where they will typically experience pain with increased activity and difficulty walking.
It is often caused by genetic factors; however, infection, injury or arthritis can also result in Tarsal Coalition.