The accessory scaphoid is an extra piece of bone or cartilage in the arch of the foot, which can cause or not cause symptoms. It is often referred to as the femoral head or the lateral tibia. The skeleton is integrated in the tendon of the posterior tibial muscle, and the tendon attaches to this area. The extra bone is inside the femoral head, which is the bone at the top of the arch of the foot. It exists in 5-15% of the population. This is usually not a problem, but the bone protrusion will hurt the pressure of the shoes. Sometimes, bones in these positions will change the angle of action of the posterior root of the tibia, which will affect the mechanics of the foot, leading to problems such as flatfoot sequencing.

Diagnosis is usually made by X-ray, and the presence of bones is obvious. X-rays can help determine which one is. The guest classification method divides the accessory scaphoid into three different types. Each of these three types affects the structure and function of the foot in different ways, and each of these three types requires a unique treatment.

The purpose of the treatment plan is to reduce symptoms and signs and prevent pain. If the pain is serious, soak your feet in gypsum plaster or replaceable walking shoes to let the affected parts rest and help relieve the pain. Ice can also be used to reduce swelling. Oral non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) can be used in combination with fixation to help reduce swelling and pain. Physical exercise and muscle strengthening therapy can also be recommended. In particular, long-term exercise can help prevent the recurrence of symptoms. Orthopedic foot grafts are very useful for the protection of the area, especially if the accessory scaphoid causes flat feet.

It is not only a vice scaphoid, but also a unique focus, including skiing and skating. Because the boots in this kind of sports are cool and strong. Therefore, if someone’s foot has an enlarged bone like the accessory scaphoid bone, it may be painful and difficult to treat. Things like doughnut shaped fillers can eliminate the pressure of shoes on the spot, which is usually beneficial. This is also a very important place for boot manufacturing enterprises or qualified ski shoe assemblers. These experts are used to dealing with these problems and can modify the boots around the part skeleton to make it easier. Pediatricians can usually help with this.

If traditional non-surgical treatment cannot alleviate symptoms and signs, surgical treatment can be used. Surgery may include removing additional bones, recreating regions, and reconstructing tendons to improve biology. Normal foot function does not require additional bones, which is not a problem in theory.