Freiberg infraction

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Pain at the mid foot plantar aspect. Focal tenderness present at the 3rd and 4th metatarsals for 2 months. Clinical suspicion of Morton's neuroma

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

MR images reveal edema in the shaft and head of 4th metatarsal - consistent with Freiberg infarction.

Case Discussion

MR images reveal edema in the shaft and head of 4th metatarsal - consistent with Freiberg infarction.

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