Osteonecrosis of 2nd metatarsal head (Freiberg infraction)

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Collapse and sclerosis of the second metatarsal head.

Case Discussion

Osteonecrosis of the 2nd metatarsal head was reported in 1914 by Freiberg and is thus known as Freiberg infraction.

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