Nov 9, 2024
Renander's disease: when your child's big toe causes pain
Renander's disease is a condition that affects the sesamoids of the big toe, the small bones under the head of the first metatarsal. It often appears in children around the age of 10.
What are the symptoms?
- Pain under the head of the first metatarsal, i.e. under the big toe.
- Possible lameness.
- Difficulty walking or carrying weight on the foot.
How can the diagnosis be confirmed?
X-rays show characteristic lesions on the sesamoids.
What is the treatment?
- Conservative treatment: Rest, ice, painkillers and foot orthoses to relieve the sesamoids.
- Surgical treatment: Exceptional, this may be considered in cases of persistent pain despite prolonged conservative treatment.
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