Pierre Dupont D. P. M. | Chiropodist

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Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Chiropodist Foot Specialist On Symptoms and
Causes of Sesamoiditis
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Sesamoiditis is a usual problem faced by
physically active young people. It causes pain in
the inner aspect of the ball of the foot, right
under the big toe joint. Some may also face
swelling throughout the bottom of the big toe
joint. It is a common ailment affecting those who
are engaged in physical activities like racket
sports, squatting, or running on the ball of the
feet and dancing. This can cause the formation of
miniature bone spurs on the sesamoid bone.
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The spurs themselves act as an irritant to the
surrounding tendons that hold sesamoid bone in
place. This results in inflammation, swelling and
pain. Pierre Dupont D. P. M. Chiropodist Foot
Specialist says that the condition is typically
diagnosed during a simple physical exam by a foot
specialist. During the examination, he looks for
tenderness at the sesamoid bones. He will also
take X-rays of the foot to ensure a proper
diagnosis and to rule out sesamoid bone fracture.
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Special imaging like an MRI or nuclear bone scan
are sometimes ordered to confirm clinical and
radiological diagnosis. He says that true
fractures are typically easy to find on an plain
X-ray views, but the presence of a sesamoid in
several pieces may not always be distinguishable
from a naturally occurring multi-piece sesamoid
that is simply inflamed. He evaluates the nature
of line between the pieces to determine if it is
a fracture or a natural separation.
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The basic treatment course involves removing the
inflammation, and reducing the stress that caused
this painful condition in the first place if
hyperpronation is identified as a major
contributive factor. If condition is not abated
by use of orthotics and soft lasers, Pierre
Dupont D. P. M. Chiropodist Foot Specialist
recommends a soft cast and an air-boot to
completely offset pressure otherwise transferred
on the sesamoids.
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