Hallux Valgus Deformity Associated with Bilateral Absence of the Tibial and Fibular Hallucal Sesamoids

Severe Hallux Valgus With Coalition of the Hallux Sesamoids Treated With Modified Lapidus Procedure: A Case Report

“…3 When a normal medial sesamoid is not radiologically identified, it can be difficult to assess the reduction of the sesamoid apparatus using preoperative radiography and intraoperative fluoroscopy. 4 We report a case of severe hallux valgus deformities with coalitions of the hallux sesamoids. Although the coalition itself was asymptomatic in this case, severe hallux valgus deformity did need to be surgically treated.…”

“…3 When a normal medial sesamoid is not radiologically identified, it can be difficult to assess the reduction of the sesamoid apparatus using preoperative radiography and intraoperative fluoroscopy. 4…”