Freiberg’s Avascular Necrosis: A Case Report

  • Amir Sabaghzadeh
  • Hossein Mohebi
  • Shiva Momen
  • Morteza Gholipour
  • Seyyed-Mohsen Hosseininejad
Keywords: Freiberg's Disease; Metatarsal Bones; Osteonecrosis; Treatment

Abstract

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

Published
2020-11-04
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