sesamoiditis
sesamoiditis
Inflammation of a sesamoid bone of the foot, which is linked to overuse injury (associated with sprinting or driving out of a stance in football/soccer).Predisposing factors
Forefoot valgus, rigid pes cavus, multipartite sesamoid.
Clinical findings
Pain and swelling on ball of foot; standing on toes, running, walking.
Management goal
Unload area with aperture padding, crutches, custom orthotics, or steroid injections.