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Book an assessment todaySesamoiditis is a common condition impacting the forefoot that occurs when the sesamoid bones become irritated or fractured. The sesamoid bones are tiny bones found on the underside of the foot under the big toe joint within the tendons that run to the big toe. Because of where the sesamoid bones are located, this condition also results in the tendons around the bones becoming irritated. They have a pulley-type function, increasing the leverage of the tendons controlling the toe. The sesamoid bones are often described to function like a kneecap for the big toe joint.
Sesamoiditis is most often experienced by young people, runners and dancers. With an appropriate care plan, most people fully recover from Sesamoiditis within several months.
The major causes of Sesamoiditis are:
People with Sesamoiditis often experience a dull pain in the ball of the foot, right underneath the big toe joint. This pain typically does not improve without treatment and can heighten to a sharp throbbing sensation. The sensations can come and go and usually become worse when wearing certain kinds of shoes or during particular movements.
Other common signs of Sesamoiditis include:
Dan Everson Podiatry diagnoses cases of Sesamoiditis through history taking, a physical examination of the area and a Biomechanical Assessment to study your movement. An X-ray may also be recommended.
Dan Everson Podiatry typically suggests one or more of the following treatment methods:
Dan Everson Podiatry recommends the following activities to help prevent Sesamoiditis:
