There are four diagnosis
related to ball of foot pain revolving around sesamoiditis:
1. Turf toe: This is an
injury of the soft tissue surrounding the big toe joint. It usually occurs when
the big toe joint is extended beyond its normal range. Turf toe causes
immediate, sharp pain and swelling. It usually affects the entire big toe joint
and limits the motion of the toe. Turf toe may result in an injury to the soft
tissue attached to the sesamoid or a fracture of the sesamoid. Sometimes a
“pop” is felt at the moment of injury.
2. Fracture: A fracture
(break) in a sesamoid bone can be either acute or chronic.
An acute fracture
is caused by trauma – a direct blow or impact to the bone. An acute sesamoid
fracture produces immediate pain and swelling at the site of the break, but
usually does not affect the entire big toe joint.
A chronic fracture
is a stress fracture (a hairline break usually caused by repetitive stress or
overuse). A chronic sesamoid fracture produces longstanding pain in the ball of
the foot beneath the big toe joint. The pain, which tends to come and go,
generally is aggravated with activity and relieved with rest.
3. Sesamoiditis: This is
an overuse injury involving chronic inflammation of the sesamoid bones and the
tendons involved with those bones. Sesamoiditis is caused by increased pressure
to the sesamoids.
Often, sesamoiditis is associated with a dull, longstanding
pain beneath the big toe joint. The pain comes and goes, usually occurring with
certain shoes or certain activities.
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