Hallucal sesamoid osteochondritis: Review
Abstract
Osteochondritis of the sesamoid is a rare disease, which can result in either sesamoid being disabling pathology. Despite the fact the hallucal sesamoids play a crucial role in forefoot mechanics, pathology resulting from them are often overlooked or misdiagnosed.
We review and analyze the clinical characteristics of the disease, its treatment and diagnostic clues that allow us to establish a correct differential diagnosis with other pathological processes affecting the sesamoid.
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