A member asked:
I have a sesamoid bone which is fractured, it does swell up when i walk and gives me pain , i have had this problem for 4 years will it ever go away ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
20 years experience
Years: Given that the problem is going on for years now. You should have it treated by an orthopaedic surgeon with foot and ankle specialist.
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Dr. Rhett Griggsanswered
Hand Surgery 20 years experience
Possible: But after 4 years...Prob not. Taking it out has been done but not ideal either.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
2 comments
Dr. Peter Ihle commented
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
many times both may need to be removed for balance of wt bearing stresses. as in the great toe flexor, they are paired. knee only one.
Dec 8, 2012
Last updated Jul 16, 2013
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