Sports Podiatrist

[Jim]

Any references for one in Seattle? I think I tweaked a tendon around my sesamoid while cranking my fruitcake laden self up a route in the gym. Taking a couple weeks off.

[obwan]

https://nwfootankle.com/foot-health/drill/3-problems/34-sesamoiditis

[Jim]

Yep, did the Google thing and this sounds familiar.

 

You use these folks?

[cam yarder]

Take care of those sesamoids. In my experience, the best thing to do at this point is rest your foot and very gradually resume climbing and other foot-intensive activities only when the swelling or pain has subsided. If your symtpoms persist, don't ignore them as sesamoiditis can become a chronic problem as it has for me.

Dr. Richard Bouché is the guy to see in Seattle if you want orthotics.

 

I have reconsidered the use of all soft rock shoes like the moccasym in favor for stiffer shoes like the tc pro. A looser fitting shoe is also a good idea.

Edited January 7, 2014 by cam yarder

[Jim]

Thanks - hoping some down time will do it.

[Jim]

If anyone cares or has had a similar injury - the above advice was about it. Just needed a long rest, iced if flared up, some aleve now and then. After 2.5 months, ready to get back at it.

[Hendershot]

I second Cam Yarder's vote for Dr. Richard Bouché. I went to the NW Foot & Ankle Center and had lots of tests done before being refered to Bouche for a 2nd opinion.

 

My sesimoids were knocked out of place in a motorcycle accident. Bouche did the surgury to remove them. Over the past year, he was very attentive to my concerns as a climber and back country skier. He took the time to explain a lot of things where most doctors would hurry you out so they can get to the next appointment.

[Jim]

I also went to Bouche and he seemed very competent, reviewed my X-rays, build a padded insert and gave me some advice, and hoped I did not have to return.

 

Hendershot- how are you doing now?