Can a broken sesamoid bone ever heal?

Yes, a fractured sesamoid can heal, but like any broken bone it will take four to six weeks of non-weight bearing therapy. If pain is still present or the fracture has not healed surgery might

be an option.

Sesamoids take a long time to recover. Your foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon may propose conservative therapy before recommending surgery if you have a sesamoid bone fracture. Sesamoid injuries can be very painful for weeks or even months. Sesamoid fractures can take anywhere from four to eight weeks to heal.