title: Problems associated with the excision of the hallux sesamoids.
abstract: Disorders of the hallux sesamoids can be a source of considerable pain and disability. Inappropriate or inept removal can lead to further disability and pain. Surgical intervention should only follow careful accurate assessment, appropriate investigation, and failure of conservative treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, 5 Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, UK.
authors.forename: Clare F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, 5 Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, UK.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, 5 Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, UK. Electronic address: Stephen.Parsons@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Stephen W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Parsons
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006214:Hallux; D006801:Humans; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Complications post sesamoidectomy; Indications for sesamoidectomy; Sesamoid; Sesamoid fracture; Sesamoidectomy; Sesamoiditis