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Sesamoid bone removal; is that a proven therapy?
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Certain conditions: Pain due to chronic sesmoiditis or arthritis can occur in the hand and foot after trauma or in association with inflammatory diseases. Initial treatment is conservative - ice, nsaids, unloading and behavior modification. Steroid injections can be both therapeutic and diagnostic (if symptoms improve, it is likely to be the source of pain). Sesmoidectomy should be the last resort.
Answered 9/3/2016
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Yes: For chronic sesmoiditis or painful bipartate sesmoid resection is a reliable cure.
Answered 6/28/2012
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