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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Sesamoid Fractures: Top 5 Home Treatments

CT Scan of Big Toe Joint showing 2 normal sized sesamoids under the first metatarsal head. They can be very vulnerable to injury due to their position.


What are the top 5 home treatments when you have healing (healed) sesamoid fractures? They are:
  1. Spica Taping to limit dorsiflexion of the big toe joint.
  2. Ice or contrast bathing up to 3 times per day to control the swelling.
  3. Accommodative padding in all shoegear to protect the sore area.
  4. A removable cast to use when needed (need to be able to completely eliminate pain when necessary for several days.
  5. A diet with good levels of Calcium (1500mg/day) and Vit D (400 units/day).

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Thank you very much for leaving a comment. Due to my time restraints, some comments may not be answered.I will answer questions that I feel will help the community as a whole.. I can only answer medical questions in a general form. No specific answers can be given. Please consult a podiatrist, therapist, orthopedist, or sports medicine physician in your area for specific questions.