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Stubbed my big toe to the left and think i broke my sesamoid bone about 6 weeks ago. reinjured today and more swollen again. hasnt ever been the same ever since i injured it?
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A sesamoid bone is a small bone embedded in the muscle or tendon and stubbing will not break it. Best is to see an ortho doc for a definite diagnosis and treatment
Answered 6/26/2023
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Not possible to fracture the sesamoid bones located in the flexor tendon by stubbing your toe. You possible jammed the metatarsal- phalangeal joint. Any fracture probably has healed by now. Have the foot crated. See a podiatrist or your family doctor.
Answered 6/18/2023
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