Find out more about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for pain on outside of foot in the ankle sprain section. 3) Cuboid Syndrome Cuboid Syndrome is a less common cause of lateral foot pain (i.e. outer side of foot pain) but it frequently goes undiagnosed which can lead to symptoms being present for long periods. It is caused by one of the small foot bones, the cuboid, being partially dislocated out of position following an injury like an ankle sprain or from repetitive strain on the foot.
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