Quick answer: Dont Let Accessory Navicular Bone Pain Ruin Your Life Quick And Easy Arch Pain Relief has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. Red flags requiring urgent evaluation: warmth/redness (infection), inability to bear weight (fracture), and unilateral swelling without injury (DVT). Call (810) 206-1402.
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Accessory Navicular Bone Pain: Quick Answer
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Last reviewed: May 2026
The accessory navicular is an extra small bone (or piece of cartilage) on the inside of the midfoot, present in about 10-15% of the population. Most are asymptomatic, but in some patients (especially active women in their 20s-40s, or after an ankle sprain), the accessory bone becomes irritated — causing pain, swelling, and a visible bony bump on the medial midfoot, often worsened by tight shoes or repetitive activity.
Conservative treatment ladder: (1) shoe pad over the prominence to reduce friction, (2) custom orthotic with medial arch support to offload the accessory bone, (3) short walking boot for 4-6 weeks if acute inflammation, (4) NSAIDs + ice. Most patients improve within 6-12 weeks. Surgical option: Kidner procedure — remove the accessory bone, advance the posterior tibial tendon to the navicular. 90% success rate. 6-8 weeks recovery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy
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Don’t Let Accessory Navicular Bone Pain Ruin Your Life relates to arch concerns — typically caused by foot structure or fatigue. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with intervention with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Township: (810) 206-1402.
Don’t Let Accessory Navicular Bone Pain Ruin Your Life! Quick And Easy Arch Pain Relief.
Don’t Let Accessory Navicular Bone Pain Ruin Your Life! Quick And Easy Arch Pain Relief.
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Dr. Tomasz Biernacki received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in 2013; he completed his Surgical Reconstructive Foot Surgery & Podiatric Medicine Residency in 2017; he completed 2x traveling Fellowships in Diabetic Surgery, Skin Grafting & Nerve Surgery. He is double board certified in Podiatric Medicine and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a licensed podiatrist & surgeon in Michigan. This video should not be used to self-diagnose and is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Biernacki and you. It would be best to not change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam & diagnosis. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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