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Only the abstract is linked here. It shows the dilemma patients are left with when they have bi- or tri-partite sesamoids. Fractures are missed and a needless year of suffering is documented here. We fracture at weak spots in bone. The junction between two fragments of bone like a bipartite sesamoid is such a weak spot. In so many cases, the injury is called a normal variant, and the possibility that there is a possible fracture is dismissed. If you have pain in your big toe joint, and the x-ray shows a bipartite or tripartite sesamoid, discuss the probability that this can be a fracture with ..read more

A well known fact is NSAIDs (non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) can slow down bone healing. And like anything, one person will be greatly affected and another almost not at all. If you need to decrease inflammation, ice and contrast bathing remain the non drug of choice for home treatments. And of course, Physical Therapy is wonderful with their machines to reduce inflammation. There are also homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, etc.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30260913 ..read more

     I have just retired. My time now can be more involved in this blog I started almost 14 years ago. One of the injuries I write about, and treated extensively, was sesamoid fractures. I just received emails from two readers about sesamoid injuries. All doctors will treat injuries slightly differently. When I read the article below, I would emphasize the importance of some treatments more. But, overall the article is well written. Exogen bone stimulators are a must to me. 3 months of cast or bike shoe immobilization is very important. Daily contrast bathing. Evaluation of Vit ..read more

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071100717732762 Here is a helpful video!! https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=t0NBhcIL1OsY_Oe_ ..read more

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0295645 ..read more

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Stretching of the achilles for plantar fasciitis may be the best treatment overall per this article. I have attached a video on Plantar Fascia Stretching for your information.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134886/ https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=bXkfMjxZBGzE4Qqx ..read more