[Guest]

I've had a sesamoid fracture for almost 3 years now. At times my feet feel slightly swollen and uncomfortable, but otherwise I can function normally. I'm wondering what the success rate of having the medial sesamoid removed is. If the recovery rate is low, how would leaving a fractured sesamoid affect my walking in the future? Any information is greatly appreciated.

[Guest]

Removing the fractured sesamoid has a very good success rate of 80-90 percent if you have a well-trained podiatrist treating you. Furthermore, surgery very rarely makes the problem worse. Therefore, surgery is a good option. If you do not have it removed, the pain and discomfort will stay about the same because the sesamoid will never heal anymore than it has already. It also may get worse depending upon if you have to walk differently to avoid the area.
[quote] I've had a sesamoid fracture for almost 3 years now. At times my feet feel slightly swollen and uncomfortable, but otherwise I can function normally... [/quote]

[Guest]

Thank you for the info. I just had a recent x-ray done, and it showed that the sesamoid has healed a great deal, but not completely. It also shows a calcified bursa. The slight pain occurs only when wearing high heels, platforms for a period of time(2 hours)and sometimes barefooted on hard ground. I can walk for over 8 hours in tennis shoes and other comfortable shoes without pain. Do you recommend surgery even if the discomfort level is minimal? I heard that removing the bone would leave a hollow space that will fill with blood and possibly have scar tissue or growth of another calcified bursa in the future.
[quote] Removing the fractured sesamoid has a very good success rate of 80-90 percent if you have a well-trained podiatrist treating you. Furthermore, surgery very rarely makes the problem worse... [/quote]

[Guest]

I would not remove the bone if the pain is minimal. Surgery will not definitely work and can leave pain as well. Therefore, try to wear tennis shoes as much as possible and hopefully the pain will pradually disappear. If the calcified bursa is the problem, this may need to be removed.
[quote] Thank you for the info. I just had a recent x-ray done, and it showed that the sesamoid has healed a great deal, but not completely... [/quote]