What are the Best Treatments for Sesamoiditis with Seattle Podiatrist Dr Larry Huppin

Sesamoiditis is the inflammation of the small bones under the big toe joints and can lead to pain in the ball of the foot. It can usually be treated conservatively but pain in this area can also be caused by fractures of the sesamoids, so if you are not better in a couple weeks be sure to see a podiatrist. Sesamoiditis tends to be more common in people with high arches or bunions. Also we often see it in people who participate in jumping sports such as volleyball and basketball.

Dr. Larry Huppin completed an exclusive fellowship in orthotics and biomechanics and has since become a leading national authority on the subject. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Seattle for over 20 years and has a special interest in helping patients achieve complete relief of any foot problem without resorting to surgery.

We are located at:
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
600 Broadway, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98122
206-344-3808

[BuckingFeast]

I think this is actually what I have, they told me it was gout 2 years ago but i just had the synovial fluid examined this week and no crystals! I actually might be able to solve my pain!

[deborc]

Custom orthotics provided relief relatively quickly for me. Now I wear them occasionally. Taping toes also helped.

[RossAlexFlips]

Just got diagnosed with this from a DPM. Was feeling toe pain for the last week and it came out of no where. He gave me an anti-inflammatory and a pad for under my foot insert to relieve pressure. I hope this helps. This condition sucks.

[ThomasByrneReal]

Believe I've been struggling with this for about 18 months, but was misdiagnosed as everything from gout to a fracture. First visit to a chiropractor yesterday and during the treatment in this area he said he felt a pop. A few hours later, the entire area of the outer sesamoid was bruised, but pain subsided quite a bit. Today, bruise is gone and pain is 90% gone. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Doc!

[F-gq]

I had this for a year and I was in a boot for 4 months. I got mris and customized insoles and the pain went away. Now (a year later) the pain is back😩😩

[khushalsingla]

When sesamoid bone fracture how much time to develop?

[antoniocavalli]

Hi, im currently bed ridden for past week with sesamoiditis flare up.. Pain is severe. Can anyone please advise me what is best NSAID for sesamoiditis healing? Im using Prednisone 20 mg every morning and 3x daily 400mg ibuprofen or 3x dexketoprofen 25mg. I believe it is going away slowly now after 7 days. But I believe I will still be needing another 10 days to start mooving properly. Thns everyone.

[matthewbailey]

I first got sesamoiditis about a year and a half ago. Lasted about a week, few months go by and it returns and like last time lasted about a week. 2017 I had no problems until mid December. Lasted about a week. Now a month later it has returned. What does it mean when it goes away and returns?

[rt]

You do such a great job on your videos! Thanks for the great information!

[omicronceti]

I'm struggling with sesamoiditis since March 2015 (pain for almost 2 years). Tried first gel pads, arch support, quit playing basketball 8 months ago, quit lifting weights 6 months ago, had cortisol shot in right foot 4 months ago, had prolo shot 1 month ago, right now using fortex analgesic spray, NOTHING HELPS!!! Xray from September 2015 and Xray from October 2016 are showing everything normal, no fracture, no thinned out muscle tissue as it feels. I'm not even sure if my foot specialist knows what else to do about it?? Any advice helps 🙏

[franfriday]

I’ve been trying to figure out what this was for like a year & a half. When I went to the doctor a few months into it, they just said well it’s not sprained or broken so idk...but now it’s been so long that i’m afraid i won’t be able to just use home remedies

[TiberiusStorm]

I'm not sure if I have this or not! I did some research when the pain was bad and it seemed like I might be metatarsalgia or Morton's Neuroma. The doctor did an x-ray but it was normal according to him. The pain has lessened thankfully but it's still sore. Would the x-ray have shown sesamoiditis??

[timm]

Can this be completely treated? So far I have yet to find stories of diagnosed people making a full recovery

[Chumichangaa]

I'm scared. What if I have this? My ball of foot has been hurting for 2-3 days already...

[nancyangel]

This started after I had the Cartiva implant, which ended up failing at 3 weeks. I noticed the pain at 2 to 3 weeks. I understand that this is common with the Cartiva. I never had this before. Can you explain to me how this happens after the Cartiva? I went in at 4 weeks and my podiatrist did the Arthosurface Hempi Implant. The results are great! I have the pain now from sesemoditis after Cartiva.

[alejandrotroetsch]

Do you recommend carbon fiber insoles for this ..anybody has used carbor fiber insole for this. Thanks

[carolperry]

Hi - I have this and the boot has made it worse - becasue it is squeezing the top of my foot with the strap is this normal?

[msnicole]

my husband sesamoid only bothers him when I touch, rub basically put hand pressure on it. he said he does not hurt when he walks, do you have any advice on what this means for him, and any suggestions u may have to assist removing this problem. Thank you for your time.

[undertoes]

what could it be if the pain is more in the middle of the ball of the foot? Is it possible for a fracture there? morton nueroma?

[ickyaufman]

Are there better running shoes that you would suggest? The brooks beast is the shoe that I think you showed. However, I would think that shoe has too much cushioning and too big of a heel to toe drop. Wouldn't the cushion provide some instability of the metatarsals and the drop put more body weight on the toes.