Hallucal sesamoid osteonecrosis: an overlooked cause of forefoot pain

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 sho...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Vol. 95; no. 3; pp. 277 - 280
Main Authors:	Ozkoç, Gürkan, Akpinar, Sercan, Ozalay, Metin, Hersekli, Murat Ali, Pourbagher, Aysin, Kayaselçuk, Fazilet, Tandogan, Reha N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2005
Subjects:	Adult Female Forefoot, Human Hallux Humans Male Middle Aged Osteonecrosis - complications Osteonecrosis - surgery Pain - etiology Sesamoid Bones - pathology Sesamoid Bones - surgery
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Summary:	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.
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ISSN:	8750-7315 1930-8264
DOI:	10.7547/0950277