Osteonecrosis of the superior portion of the metatarsal head of unknown etiology
Freiberg first described this entity in 1914, in six patients as an infraction (incomplete fracture wi...
Slow development of significant, dull, aching pain over affected metatarsal head
Patient may notice loss of range of motion.
Pain increases with activity and motion.
Pain worsens with we...
Nonoperative management should be the first line of treatment regardless of stage at time of presentation.
Goal is to restrict weight-bearing for a sufficient time to all...
Ishimatsu T, Yoshimura I, Kanazawa K, et al. Return to sporting activity after osteochondral autograft transplantation for Freiberg disease in young athletes. Arch Orthop Trauma Sur...
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