Sesamoiditis treatment: Is surgery an option?
Sesamoiditis treatment: Is surgery an option?QuestionWhat is the treatment for sesamoiditis? Is surgery an option? AnswerSesamoiditis is an inflammation of the small accessory bones (sesamoids) located on the underside of the foot near the big toe. Surgery for sesamoiditis is an option but usually unnecessary. However, if conservative treatment options aren't effective, removal of the sesamoid bone may be considered. Standard treatment of sesamoiditis may include:
Sesamoid bones of the foot Most bones in the body are connected to each other at joints. But sesamoid bones are connected to tendons or embedded in muscle. The foot has two very small sesamoids on the underside of the front of the foot near the big toe. Last Updated: 12/26/2006 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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