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Arthroscopic fibular sesamoidectomy in the management of the sesamoid osteomyelitis

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy volume 14, pages 664–667 (2006)Cite this article

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This is the first report in the English literature discussing the arthroscopic approach in the management of the fibular sesamoid osteomyelitis. First metatarsophalangeal joint fibular sesamoidectomy was successfully performed using big toe arthroscopy. The morbidity of the open surgical sesamoidectomy may be minimized by the arthroscopic approach. The authors describe the surgical principles and the potential advantages of arthroscopic sesamoidectomy compared with the open approach.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China

    P. K. Chan & T. H. Lui

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Chan, P., Lui, T. Arthroscopic fibular sesamoidectomy in the management of the sesamoid osteomyelitis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthr 14, 664–667 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-005-0030-5

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Keywords

  • Arthroscopy
  • Sesamoidectomy
  • Sesamoid
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Big toe