Sesamoid Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the great toe sesamoids is more commonly injured?
A
Tibial (medial).
2
Q
A patient with bilateral sesamoiditis is a red flag for?
A
1) Reiter’s disease
2) Psoriatic arthritis
3
Q
What is the function of the sesamoids?
A
Increase mechanical advantage of the FHB.
4
Q
Removal of both sesamoids of the great toe can have what complication?
A
Cock up deformity