In humans, excessive forces caused by sudden bending upwards of the big toe, high heels, or a stumble can contribute to<unk> . Once the sesamoid bone is injured it can be very difficult to cure, because additional pressure is put on the sesamoid bone during walking. Treatment in humans consists of anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injections, strapping to immobilize the big toe, and orthotics with special accommodations to keep pressure off the affected bone. In horses,<unk>  is generally caused by excess stress on the fetlock joint. Conformation that promotes<unk>  include long pasterns, or horses with long toes and low heels.
Sesamoiditis
Chorditis
Funisitis
Trochleitis
Tonsillitis
Cheilitis
Trigonitis
Posthitis