Interphalangeal joint sesamoid of great toe

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Foot trauma

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

A pair of sesamoid bones are seen interphalangeal joint of the great toe.

Case Discussion

The interphalangeal joint sesamoid of great toe is seen at the plantar aspect of the interphalangeal joint of the first digit of the foot. The prevalence of this sesamoid has been reported variably at 2–13%.

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