The assessment and management of sesamoiditis: a focus group study of podiatrists in Aotearoa New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sesamoiditis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the sesamoid bones at the plantar aspect of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1MTPJ). However, there are currently no recommendations or clinical guidelines to support podiatrists in their assessment or management of sesamoiditis. The aim of this study was to explore the views of podiatrists in Aotearoa New Zealand on their approaches to the assessment and management of patients with sesamoiditis.

Methods

This qualitative study included focus group discussions with registered podiatrists. Focus groups took place online via Zoom and were guided by a detailed focus group question schedule. The questions were designed to encourage discussion around assessment approaches used in the diagnosis of sesamoiditis

SUBMITTER: Kaur P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10186644 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature