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Leen Al Zayer1, Abdulrahman Alrujaib1, Ayleen Aamir1
1School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Busaiteen, BHR.
Accessory ossicles, like bilateral os vesalianum pedis, can cause foot pain and be misdiagnosed. Accurate diagnosis is crucial, especially for young athletes, to prevent incorrect treatments.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Anatomy
Background:
- Accessory ossicles are common anatomical variations.
- They can cause foot pain, often mistaken for fractures, especially after trauma.
- Os vesalianum pedis is a specific accessory ossicle located near the fifth metatarsal.
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