How long does a sesamoid fracture take to heal?
How long does a sesamoid fracture take to heal? In some cases the painful sesamoid bone may need to be removed with surgery. Sesamoid injuries may be painful for weeks to months. Sesamoid fractures may take 4 to 8 weeks to heal. How is a sesamoid fracture treated? If you have fractured a sesamoid bone, your foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon may recommend conservative treatments before resorting to surgery. You will need to wear a stiff-soled shoe, a short leg-fracture brace, or possibly a cast, and your physician may tape the joint to limit movement of the big toe. Is...