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.

sesamoiditis

Inflammation of a sesamoid bone of the foot, linked to overuse injury, associated with sprinting or driving out of a stance in football Predisposing factors Forefoot valgus, rigid pes cavus, multipartite sesamoid Clinical 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