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Return to activity after sesamoidectomy in athletically active individuals.

Amol Saxena1, Tom Krisdakumtorn

  • 1Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA. HeySax@aol.com

Foot & Ankle International
|June 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Athletically active individuals can return to sports after sesamoidectomy, a procedure for first metatarsophalangeal joint issues. Professional and varsity athletes recovered significantly faster than active patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Podiatric Surgery

Background:

  • Sesamoidectomy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is indicated for chronic sesamoiditis or fractures unresponsive to conservative treatment.
  • Potential complications include painful scarring, hallux deviation, and delayed return to athletic activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sesamoidectomy outcomes in athletically active patients, focusing on return to activity and complications.
  • To compare return to activity timelines between elite athletes and active individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 26 sesamoidectomies in 24 patients (21 female, 3 male).
  • Data collected included sesamoid type, incision location, time to return to activity, and complications.
  • Patients were categorized as elite athletes (professional/varsity) or active individuals.

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Main Results:

  • Eleven elite athletes returned to activity in a mean of 7.5 weeks, compared to 12.0 weeks for 13 active patients (p < .02).
  • Ten fibular and 16 tibial sesamoids were excised.
  • Complications included hallux varus, scarring with neuroma-like symptoms (fibular sesamoidectomy), and hallux valgus (tibial sesamoidectomy).

Conclusions:

  • Athletically active individuals can achieve a return to sports approximately 7.5 weeks post-sesamoidectomy.
  • While complications can occur, particularly with fibular sesamoidectomy, timely return to sport is feasible for athletes.