If you're reading this blog, you've probably spent hours researching sesamoidectomies or sesamoid removal contemplating whether or not it's the right decision for you. I've experienced sesamoid pain for close to 8 years. Two and a half years ago I had an MRI and was diagnosed with
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the lateral sesamoid in my right foot and it was recommended that I have the bone removed. No one wants to rush into surgery, much less for a procedure such as this with relatively little information available post-operation. I would scour the internet looking for success stories or some vote of confidence to help sway my decision. Instead, I mostly found the horror stories of complications and/or incomplete blogs... So, I'm throwing my hat into the blogosphere to document my recovery both short-term and long, in the hope of helping others decide if a sesamoidectomy is the right decision for them.
