Sesamoid stress fractures

Gideon Mann*, Iftach Hetsroni, Meir Nyska, Naama Constantini, Alex Finsterbush, Eran Dolev, Shay Shabat, Vidal Barchilon, Omer Mei-Dan

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Abstract

Stress fractures of the sesamoid occur in a wide variety of sports. They occur more frequently in the medial sesamoid though they may occur in either lateral or medial bone. They have a strong tendency for nonunion. Diagnosis would include imaging modalities as x-ray; Bone scan, and CT, as differential diagnosis, is often difficult. Treatment would be initially conservative with an orthosis preventing Hallux dorsiflexion and relative rest for 3–6 weeks, or cast for a similar period. Surgical treatment may eventually be needed to perform a bone graft or advance to partial or full excision of the injured bone.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSports Injuries
Subtitle of host publicationPrevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages829-832
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783642156304
ISBN (Print)9783642156298
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012

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