Sesamoid injuriesPosts and articles about Sesamoid injuriesBlogUpstep StaffThe Best Orthotic Insoles for SesamoiditisSesamoids can be found in a variety of joints throughout the body and refer to a bone that's embedded in a tendon or muscle. In a healthy foot, the sesamoid is ...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoHow to Tell Whether You Have Sesamoiditis or GoutIf you are experiencing pain and swelling around your big toe or the ball of your foot, you might wonder: Is it gout or sesamoiditis? Sesamoiditis is an inflam...BlogBabafemi AdebajoBest Sesamoiditis Treatments: Exercises, Orthotics, and MoreSesamoid bones are small-sized bones embedded in muscles or tendons. They serve to reinforce the joints and reduce the strain on the tendons. There are three ma...CommunityIs it possible to walk with a sesamoid bone fracture?Is it serious enough that you would have to stay off of your feet, or could you still walk?CommunityShould I remove my sesamoid bone ?Could I do this as a preventative measure, or can I only do it if the bone has already broken? Is it something I should even consider at all?CommunityCan a broken sesamoid bone ever heal?I have read that you need to get them completely removed if they break. Is this true? Can they heal on their own?CommunityDoes sesamoiditis lead to swelling?Would sesamoiditis cause my foot to swell? I suspect that I might have it and I have a lot of swelling in that area. I was wondering if they are related.
