Presentation
Work up for trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Multipartite hallux sesamoid
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An oblique fracture is present at the proximal phalanx of the third finger.
Incidental bipartite medial hallux sesamoid bone is also noted.
Case Discussion
Multipartite hallux sesamoids are a commonly seen normal variant, present in up to 33% of hallux sesamoids. They are more commonly bipartite than tripartite.