About the condition

What is Os Trigonum Syndrome?

The Os Trigonum is an accessory ossicle or extra bone in the posterior to the ankle joint, present in 5-15% of the population. Os Trigonum Syndrome refers to pain in the posterior talus and reduced plantarflexion ( ability to point your toes) caused by the “nutcracker-phenomenon”. The “nutcracker phenomenon” is where the os trigonum is crushed between the talus and calcaneus bones. This leads to inflammation and pain of the involved structures.

Causes

What are the causes?

The simple presence of an ossicle does not cause the syndrome. Os Trigonum Syndrome is usually caused by an injury to the area, such as an ankle sprain. The condition can also be caused by repeated downward pointing of the toes, in activities such as ballet or soccer.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms?

Aching pain in the posterior ankle when pushing off your big toe or pointing your toes downward
Tenderness when touched
Swelling in the back of the ankle

Treatment

Treatment for Os Trigonum Syndrome

In the case of a fracture, your physiotherapist may recommend a CAM boot.

Soft tissue massage
Tailored exercise program
TECAR therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Joint Mobilisation
Taping

Self care

What can I do at home?

There are several things that you can do from home to help relieve your pain.

They include:

Resting the foot and limiting physical activity
Ice the foot every 2-3 hours for 15 minutes
Wearing loose fitting, low-heeled shoes

Os Trigonum Syndrome Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What is Os Trigonum Syndrome?

What are the causes?

What are the symptoms?

Treatment for Os Trigonum Syndrome

What can I do at home?

Treating Os Trigonum Syndrome in Sinnamon Park

Get it assessed properly