Freiberg infraction

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic right-sided forefoot pain from 4 months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Collapse and sclerosis are seen at the third metatarsal head. 

Case Discussion

Freiberg infarction is osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head. It typically affects the 2nd metatarsal head, although the 3rd and 4th may also be affected. It can be bilateral in up to 10% of cases.

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