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I am a physician and need help badly.
I injured my right sesamoid bone while I kicked the door open with the sole of my foot last july 08 while I was out of the country.
The surgeon there said dont worry it will be just fine continue walking as usual.The foot got swollen and then improved in swelling.
My problem was some pain at the site of the sesamoid area but more importantly at the end of the day my whole right side of the body aches .Specially kneejoint back and neck .
I came back and saw my local podiatrists who suggested orthotics and surgical shoe for two months which I did.At the end of two months fracture persisted.Also i used to take shoe at home at night.
X ray of the foot shows slight(3mm or so) downward displacement of the sesamoid and a small chip fracture of sesamoid towards the distal margins. Almost like an avulsion fracture.
I have used orthotics of various types all along but still I have pain at the end of the day all the way in right kee right side of the back arms neck etc.
I did get a bone scan which lights up at the sesamoid area.
My local podiatrists are great guys smart but inspite of there efforts I am not getting better.I am very thankful for what they have done so far.
I cant walk for more than a mile at a stretch.I am very careful to do so.Running is out of question.
I can finish my rounds with careful attention to the length of hallways etc.
We did talk about local injections,and surgery.
But my podiarists are not convinced that either will help.
They feel that a good orthotics will help.
I have been working with walk shop in az and have tried various adjustments but non has been a winner.
I am open for ideas, thoughts, suggestions, treatments etc.
I can travel anywhere in the world to get it fixed if possible.
If not, even then I thank the almighty for some many blessings which I have and others may not have them.
I think it is good for a doctor himself to come to see a dead end sometime as a patient.
Thank you all for reading.
Thank you for your time.
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