Sesamoid fracture
What is the optimal timing for treatment of a sesamoid fracture?
If diagnosed immediatly do I have a better chance of a positive ( pain free) outcome. Mine was diagnosed 3 months after the injury and my podiatrist said if I had come in when I first injured it and had xrays and was diagnosed, early immobilization would have improved outcome and lessened the need for surgery
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Vivian Abrams DPM
That certainly is true of any fracture. Surgery for the fractured sesamoid may be indicated if conservative measures such as padding, injections of cortisone, anti-inflammatory medication, icing and even immobilization fail.