Question of the Day

The suspensory ligament is most likely to be damaged with fracture of the proximal sesamoids due to its insertion onto these bones.

Proximal sesamoid fractures are relatively common, caused by overextension.

The prognosis for return to soundness is often predicated on the extent of the damage to the suspensory apparatus.

Proximal sesamoid fractures and their attendant suspensory apparatus problems are the number one cause of racetrack deaths.