Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma (Nov 2020)

Freiberg’s Avascular Necrosis: A Case Report

  • Amir Sabbaghzadeh,
  • Hossein Mohebi,
  • Shiva Momen,
  • Morteza Gholipour,
  • Seyyed-Mohsen Hosseininejad

DOI
https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v6i1.4539
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1

Abstract

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Background: Freiberg’s disease is an uncommon condition typified by bony infarction of the second metatarsal head with a vague multifactorial etiology which tends to mostly occur in women. Case Report: A 22-year-old woman presented with second metatarsal head local pain exacerbating while walking without any prominent previous trauma history; clinical and imaging workups revealed metatarsal head osteonecrosis of Freiberg’s infarction. Conclusion: It should be kept in mind that for those complaining of forefoot discomfort, especially in the region of metatarsal heads, Freiberg’s avascular necrosis (AVN) could be a potential pathology.

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