Presentation
Chronic forefoot pain from 2 months ago.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lateral hallux sesamoid avascular necrosis
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Sesamoid view confirms the lateral hallux sesamoid sclerosis, fragmentation and mild collapse in keeping with avascular necrosis.
From the case:
Lateral hallux sesamoid avascular necrosis
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Abnormal bone marrow signal and the mild collapse of the lateral hallux sesamoid bone is related to sesamoid bone avascular necrosis.
Case Discussion
Avascular necrosis of the hallux sesamoids can be an overlooked cause of medial forefoot pain.