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Definition of Sesamoiditis
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Sesamoiditis: Inflammation of a sesamoid bone. The patella (kneecap) is a sesamoid bone. Inflammation of the patella is a form of sesamoiditis. The condition is difficult to diagnosis and can be quite painful yet may respond well to surgery.