Freiberg infraction

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic foot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is flattening and irregularity of the left second metatarsal head, in distinction to the other MTP joints.

Case Discussion

Appearance in keeping with avascular necrosis of the 2nd metatarsal head (Freiberg infraction).

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