A 32-year-old member asked:
Fractured sesamoid bone? what does that mean?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Broken your sesamoid: Two very small sesamoids (about the size of corn) are found in the underside of the forefoot near the great toe, one on the outer side of the foot and the other closer to the middle of the foot.
Like other bones, sesamoids can break (fracture).
It is common among ballet dancers, runners and baseball catchers.
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Dr. Eric Blumananswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience
Treatment....: Depending on a number of variables fractured sesamoids can be treated non-operatively or operatively. See an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon for evaluation and treatment plan. One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How can you tell if i fractured a sesamoid bone?
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Dr. Daniel Solomonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
X-rays: Get x-rays and make sure they do a comparision with the opposite side foot.
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