bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Sesamoiditis
Diagnosis of Sesamoiditis
A doctor's examination of the foot For gout or infection, joint aspiration For fracture, displacement, or arthritis, imaging tests The doctor bases the diagnosis of sesamoiditis on an examination of the foot. The doctor uses a needle to remove a sample of joint fluid (called Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) or arthrocentesis) if X-rays are taken and sometimes 