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Accessory Navicular Bone Pain: Don’t Ignore The Pain In Your Foot

Accessory navicular bone pain treatment - Balance Foot & Ankle Michigan

Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy

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Accessory Navicular Bone Pain: Don’t Ignore The Pain I relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or biomechanics. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Twp: (810) 206-1402.

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✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

Accessory Navicular Bone Pain: Don’t Ignore The Pain In Your Foot

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At Balance Foot & Ankle, every Michigan patient receives expert podiatric care delivered with genuine attention to their individual needs and goals. Our podiatrists take time to explain diagnoses clearly, discuss all treatment options honestly, and follow up to ensure treatments are working effectively. We serve patients from Livingston and Oakland counties and the broader Southeast Michigan region from our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River and our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. New patients are always welcome — call (810) 206-1402 to schedule today.

Michigan patients can count on Balance Foot & Ankle for the full range of podiatric services delivered with clinical excellence and genuine patient care. Whether your concern is a common foot condition that has been bothering you for years or an acute injury that needs prompt attention, our team in Howell and Bloomfield Hills is ready to help. We offer in-office diagnostics, evidence-based conservative treatment, and surgical correction when needed — all within a practice that values your time, respects your preferences, and communicates clearly throughout the care process. Call us at (810) 206-1402 to take the first step toward better foot health.

Our podiatric team brings decades of combined clinical experience to every patient encounter. We stay current with the latest evidence in podiatric medicine and surgery, applying emerging treatments — including EPAT shockwave therapy, MLS laser, PRP injection, and minimally invasive surgical techniques — where the evidence supports their use for specific conditions. Michigan patients can trust that the treatment recommendations they receive at Balance Foot & Ankle reflect the current standard of care, not outdated approaches. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.


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Insurance questions are easy to address before you schedule — call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 and our insurance team will verify your specific plan’s coverage for the services you need. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, and Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Our verification process identifies your copay, deductible status, and any prior authorization requirements in advance, so you can make an informed scheduling decision. Both our Howell and Bloomfield Hills locations offer convenient daytime and early morning appointment times to fit busy schedules.

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Clinical References

  1. Grogan DP, et al. The painful accessory navicular: a clinical and histopathological study. Foot Ankle. 1989;10(3):164-169.
  2. Leonard ZC, Fortin PT. Adolescent accessory navicular. Foot Ankle Clin. 2010;15(2):337-347.
  3. Sullivan JA, Miller WA. The relationship of the accessory navicular to the development of the flat foot. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1979;(144):233-237.

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