Osteonecrosis of 2nd metatarsal head (Freiberg infraction)

Case contributed by Dr Maulik S Patel

Diagnosis certain

Diagnosis certain

From the case: Osteonecrosis of 2nd metatarsal head (Freiberg infraction)

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Collapse and sclerosis of the second metatarsal head.

Case Discussion

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

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Freiberg disease

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