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Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis involves the inflammation of the tendons present in the ball of the foot. The sesamoid bone inside the ball of the foot consists of small bones and tendons attached to them. With overuse and overstress, this portion may get inflamed to cause pain and difficulty walking. One may need rest and anti-inflammatory medications to relieve this.

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I feel pain in my sesamoid bone while running. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a triathlete. Before six months, I suffered from a shin splint. I took a rest for five months. I am an under pronator runner. I consulted for gait analysis and then chose a new running shoe Nike Pegasus 31. I feel comfortable and feel less shin pain using it. But, when I run more than...  Read Full »


Dr. Sumit Chawla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic irritation at the site of sesamoid can cause, which can be a chronic painful condition. There are a few points which I can recommend about the shoes. Narrow toe box predispose to hallux valgus (deformity of the big toe). Sesamoid pain and displacement can...  Read Full »

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