Synonyms: Freiberg's infraction
This is a rare disease characterised by osteonecrosis of the second metatarsal head, most commonly seen in teenage girls.1 Although the second metatarsal is most often affected, the third metatarsal may also be involved; involvement of the fourth or fifth is rare. It was first described in 1914 by Alfred H. Freiberg.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/orthopaedics/freibergs-disease