Radiological Study on Sesamoid Bones of the Foot among Omani Subjects

Al Shabibi , Ammar; Sirasanagandla , Srinivasa Rao; Al Thuhli , Zahran; Al Dhuhli , Humoud; Al Mushaiqri , Mohamed; Jaju , Sanjay

doi:10.5001/omj.2020.105

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Radiological Study on Sesamoid Bones of the Foot among Omani Subjects

Authors:

Al Shabibi , Ammar | Sirasanagandla , Srinivasa Rao | Al Thuhli , Zahran | Al Dhuhli , Humoud | Al Mushaiqri , Mohamed | Jaju , Sanjay

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2020 Vol.35 Issue 4, pp.1-7

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

230343

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Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2020.105

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Abstract:

 Objectives: The prevalence and appearance of sesamoid bones in the foot varyconsiderably among different populations and ethnic groups. We sought to evaluatethe prevalence and distribution patterns of foot sesamoid bones among Omani patientsreferred for radiological investigation. Methods: We conducted a retrospective studyamong patients who had been referred for foot X-ray from January to December 2018.We used the chi-square test to determine the gender and age influence on the prevalenceof sesamoid bones, and the Spearman’s correlation coefﬁcient to assess the coincidenceof speciﬁc distributions of sesamoid bones at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints.Results: A total of 774 foot radiographs composed of 442 right foot radiographs and332 left foot radiographs were reviewed for the presence of sesamoid bones at MTP andinterphalangeal (IP) joints of the foot. We observed a high prevalence rate of sesamoidbones at the fifth MTP joint (13.7%), and first IP of the great toe (9.9%). There were ninedistinctive patterns of sesamoid bones. The coincidence of sesamoid bones at two or moreMTP joints was 14.6%, with a high prevalence rate at first and fifth MTP joints (10.3%).Moreover, the prevalence rate of sesamoid bones increased with increasing age at the fifthMTP joint. Conclusions: The prevalence of sesamoid bones in the foot is considerablyhigh in Omani subjects and needs further prospective studies. Meanwhile, our findingscould be helpful for clinicians to consider ailments of sesamoid bones during differentialdiagnosis in Omani patients who present with foot pain and discomfort.

Article Details

Radiological Study on Sesamoid Bones of the Foot among Omani Subjects

Authors:

Al Shabibi , Ammar | Sirasanagandla , Srinivasa Rao | Al Thuhli , Zahran | Al Dhuhli , Humoud | Al Mushaiqri , Mohamed | Jaju , Sanjay

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2020 Vol.35 Issue 4, pp.1-7

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

230343

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2020.105

Descriptors:

BONE DISEASES

BONES

FOOT DISEASES

X-RAYS

RADIOGRAPHY

OMAN

Retrospective Studies

X-Rays

Prevalence

Sesamoid Bones

Foot

Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Radiography

Pain

Issues

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Authors: Al Shabibi , Ammar | Sirasanagandla , Srinivasa Rao | Al Thuhli , Zahran | Al Dhuhli , Humoud | Al Mushaiqri , Mohamed | Jaju , Sanjay

Publisher: Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Oman Medical Journal 2020 Vol.35 Issue 4, pp.1-7

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 230343

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 20705204

pISSN: 1999768X

DOI: 10.5001/omj.2020.105

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Al Shabibi , Ammar | Sirasanagandla , Srinivasa Rao | Al Thuhli , Zahran | Al Dhuhli , Humoud | Al Mushaiqri , Mohamed | Jaju , Sanjay

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2020 Vol.35 Issue 4, pp.1-7

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

230343

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2020.105