What is Sesamoidectomy (left foot)?
Category: Surgeries
A sesamoidectomy is the removal of a sesamoid bone by surgical means. A sesamoid bone is a bone embedded within a tendon. In the foot, the first metatarsal bone usually has two sesamoid bones at its connection to the big toe.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above knee amputation (left) | 1 | 0 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Duration
Stopped having Sesamoidectomy (left foot)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 |
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