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Hallucal sesamoid osteonecrosis: an overlooked cause of forefoot pain.

Authors :
Ozkoç G
Akpinar S
Ozalay M
Hersekli MA
Pourbagher A
Kayaselçuk F
Tandogan RN
Source :
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association [J Am Podiatr Med Assoc] 2005 May-Jun; Vol. 95 (3), pp. 277-80.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Four cases of osteonecrosis of hallucal sesamoids are reported here. Surgical excision of necrotic sesamoid tissue yielded satisfactory results, with the patients reporting no residual pain. Although it has not been frequently addressed in the literature, avascular necrosis of the sesamoid bones should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent forefoot pain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
8750-7315
Volume :
95
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15901816
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7547/0950277