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Do Floating Bones In The Feet Cause Severe Pain?

I have had chronic foot pain my whole life. Recently one of my calluses has become so painful, I can barely walk for more than 5 or 10 minutes let alone do any exercise. I saw a doctor today and he ordered an xray to rule out any fractures. I was allowed to take a peek of the pictures and what I saw, were multiple bright white shapes, that were just there not attached to anything that I can see. They are in the places I experience pain. The technician said they are floating bones . What are those? And would they have something to do with my foot pain? The doctor said he d call today if my x ray showed anything... but I d just really like to know if these floating bones are normal.
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Floating bones are sesamoid bones, they are free floating bones under the first metatarsals (big toe). Sesamoiditis (pain & inflammation) occurs when undue pressure or stress occurs on the ball of the foot. If there is fracture it will take 4-6 weeks to heal.

You can take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for relieve from pain. Minimize your physical activity, stay at rest. Wear cushion pads, cold compress. You may need injections & other medications, get physically examined.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Nupur K.
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Do Floating Bones In The Feet Cause Severe Pain?

Hi, Floating bones are sesamoid bones, they are free floating bones under the first metatarsals (big toe). Sesamoiditis (pain & inflammation) occurs when undue pressure or stress occurs on the ball of the foot. If there is fracture it will take 4-6 weeks to heal. You can take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for relieve from pain. Minimize your physical activity, stay at rest. Wear cushion pads, cold compress. You may need injections & other medications, get physically examined. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.