Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Accessory ossicles are anatomical variants that may lead to foot pain, particularly in individuals with a history of trauma, and are often overlooked. We present a case of a 21-year-old male patient with a history of inversion injuries who was initially misdiagnosed with an avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal. Following multiple interventions for the fracture, including surgical fixation with plates, it was later discovered that he had a bilateral os vesalianum pedis, which was identified as the source of his pain. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and management of accessory ossicles, particularly in young athletes, to avoid unnecessary treatments.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97610
Authors: Leen Al Zayer, Abdulrahman Alrujaib, Ayleen Aamir, Ahmed Silman, Ahmed Siddiqui
Institution: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416565778