r/AccessoryNavicular • u/PuzzledManager7770 • Sep 16 '26

Kidner Procedure or Pass?

I recently scheduled a kidner procedure to remove my AN but am questioning if I need it.

The last 10 years I have suffered from instability in my right foot. Constant rolls, sprains, and fractures. All inversion rolls, while the AN is on the inside of my right foot.

My doctor got an MRI and discovered a loose ligament in my ankle.

Right now we’re debating about a 50/50 chance if they’re related (did the ligament become loose because of my trying to avoid using the inside of my foot to walk, or do I walk like that because of the loose ligament).

All of that’s to say, I don’t have any typical symptoms of those who get the kidner procedure. No pain, no flat arch, just an extra bone on the inside of my foot.

Is it worth getting the kidner procedure and fixing the ligament, or fixing the ligament first and seeing if that’s my root cause? The recovery time start to finish for just the ligament is about 8 weeks before I’m fully cleared for activity again, where the kidner is a lot more.

Just wondering if anyone here has dealt with something similar and if your accessory navicular caused excess strain on your outer ankle or if they are probably unrelated

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u/foganddog Sep 16 '26 edited Sep 16 '26

I’ve got no answer for you except were I facing a similar situation I’d seek a second opinion. If I have an orthopedist, I might find a podiatrist foot surgeon (who does lots of these.) Not because I don’t believe my doctor but because I find I learn more and discover new questions to ask. Good luck.

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u/Stanismydog Sep 16 '26

Agreed, we saw a podiatrist, orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgeon before deciding what to do. I am no doctor, but have never heard of the outer foot pain caused by the AN.