title: Tibial sesamoid planing for intractable plantar keratoses.
abstract: Partial tibial sesamoidectomy or sesamoid planing is an alternative to complete sesamoidectomy or nonoperative maintenance of a plantar keratosis. It can be performed through a very small incision and is a relatively uncomplicated, yet effective, procedure for relieving the effects of abnormal shearing forces from a prominent or malpositioned medial sesamoid. A retrospective study of 13 patients extending for 10 years representing 17 procedures was conducted.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Van Enoo
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Cane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D013977:Tibia / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*