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| You are in Foot Problems > Deformities > Sesamoiditis. Featured topics include: Amniotic Band Syndrome • Bunions • Claw Toe • Clubfoot • Dysplasia • Enchondroma • Flat Feet • Gordon Syndrome • Haglund's Deformity • Hallux Rigidis • Hallux Limitus • Hallux Varus • Hammertoes • Jackson Weiss Syndrome • Mallet Toes • Metatarsalgia • osteomyelitis • Overlapping, Underlapping Toes • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation/Dysfunction • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction • Sesamoiditis • Spurs • Tarsal Coalition |
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| Sesamoiditis Sometimes known as the "ball bearings of the foot," the sesamoids are two small bones found beneath the first metatarsal bones. They can inflame or rupture under the stress of exercise. Sesamoiditis can be relieved with proper shoe selection and orthotic devices, or shoe inserts. |
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