Accessory Navicular – Extra Bone on Inside of Foot | Seattle Podiatrist

http://www.footankle.com/accessory-bo... An accessory navicular is an extra bone that is found on the inside of the foot off of the navicular bone. It is contained within the posterior tibial tendon as it inserts into the foot. This is sometimes also called os tibiale externum or os navicularis. In some people the accessory navicular creates a bump or lump on the inside of the arch that can be irritated by shoe pressure. When treating accessory navicular bones our goal is to stop the foot from pronating in order to reduce pressure from the shoe on the extra foot bone. In addition we want to reduce tension on the posterior tibial tendon. This is usually accomplished with the use of foot orthotics that support the foot and reduce pressure on the accessory navicular.

If you are in the Seattle area appointments can be made from our website at http://www.footankle.com/.

Dr. Larry Huppin in a nationally renowned authority on orthotics and biomechanics and a podiatrist in Seattle specializing in treating active people. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Seattle for over 20 years and has a special interest in helping patients achieve complete relief of any foot problem without resorting to surgery.

We are located at:
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
600 Broadway, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98122
206-344-3808