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I have a sesamoid bone broken now for three months. it's not healing. how long does it take to heal.
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Difficult to heal.: Under the best of circumstances, sesamoid bones are difficult to heal. Having said that, it is at times to determine if the sesamoid is actually broken. This is because sesamoids can be in two, three and even more pieces, naturally. It is prudent to x-ray the opposite foot to see if the sesamoids show the same mono, bi, tri or multi partite pattern. If truly fractured, it may need to be removed.
Answered 7/18/2017
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