Freiberg’s Avascular Necrosis: A Case Report

Amir  Sabaghzadeh; Hossein   Mohebi; Shiva   Momen; Morteza  Gholipour; Seyyed-Mohsen  Hosseininejad

doi:10.18502/jost.v6i1.4539

Amir Sabaghzadeh
Hossein Mohebi
Shiva Momen
Morteza Gholipour
Seyyed-Mohsen Hosseininejad

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v6i1.4539

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