I just reviewed an MRI and x-rays of a patient with chronic sesamoid injury and there definitely was plantar plate involvement. This is a great article documenting an unstable plantar plate with a 2mm forward position of the non injured sesamoids. The x-rays should be taken in a position where the big toe is bent upwards, called a stress x-ray.
Arrow under the big toe joint shows a disrupted plantar ligament (plantar plate) with intense inflammation.
No comments:
Post a Comment
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.