I have been diagnosed as having fractured sesamoids in both feet - both the medial and lateral in the left foot and the medial in the right foot. THis was caused mostly by walking - I also have a high arch and a dropped first metatarsal head so was pre-disposed to the injury too. Anyway ... I am currently on my second try at getting orthotics made. So far, neither pedorthist has been able to get it right and I can babrely walk more than a couple of blocks without pain and subsequent swelling over the next few days. This is very frustrating as I was very active beforehand.

The orthotics I have had made have used a post behind my sesamoids to try to take the pressure off, as well as build ups in other places on my foot. My question is - do you know if it is possible to get an orthotic that allows normal (or close to normal) activity and if so is there a different method that can be used in the design of the orthotic? Any information would be very helpful - I am located in Ottawa, Canada and if anyone knows of a person who has experience with orthotics for sesamoids I would be very grateful to know of them. Thanks.