Where Is Calcaneocuboid Joint Located?

Calcaneocuboid arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis which affects the calcaneocuboid joint, that is located between the cuboid bone and the heel bone. Located on the outside of the foot, in front of the heel bone, the cuboid bone is characterised by its cube shape.

What is a calcaneocuboid joint?

The calcaneocuboid joint is part of the mid-tarsal (Chopart) joint. It is a synovial articulation between the calcaneus and the cuboid bones of the foot.

What type of joint is the calcaneocuboid?

The calcaneocuboid joint is a modified saddle-type joint. The triangular anterior calcaneal articular surface, with transverse convexity and vertical concavity, articulates with the complementary surfaces of the cuboid (3).