Presentation
Chronic right-sided forefoot pain from 4 months ago.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Freiberg infraction
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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.