Prevalence of accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones in hallux valgus.

Conclusions: This is the first detailed report of the prevalence of accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones of the feet in Italian women with hallux valgus. These findings could help clinicians in the diagnosis and management of disorders of accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones, which are often undiagnosed, painful foot syndromes. PMID: 23697726 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - May 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Longo UG, Marinozzi A, Petrillo S, Spiezia F, Maffulli N, Denaro V Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research