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Excision of sesamoid bone 5th metatarsal what's the surgery and recovery like and what's the risk of waiting for surgery?
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IF you have no: symptoms , no need remove , they are in tendon sheaths , biggest sesamoid bone is patella. If it is giving pain , unable to walk or wear shoes then only need its removal. If you do not have any symptoms , then no indication to remove , and no harm in waiting
Answered 3/28/2018
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