Total sesamoidectomy for painful hallux rigidus: a medium-term outcome study.

Background: The nature of the sesamoid complex in the development of hallux rigidus or limitus (HL) has been poorly characterized and the role of the sesamoids in the surgical management of this condition has not been explored. Previous surgical approaches in younger active patients unsuited to destructive procedures have been limited.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-three patients (36 procedures) were reviewed between 2 and 4 years following total sesamoidectomy for the management of hallux rigidus/limitus.