Freiberg infraction

• usually 2nd, less commonly in the 1st and 3rd

• originally thought to be a form of aseptic necrosis
• now thought to be an infarction or a stress fracture

• late adolescence

• articular end becomes flattened (sometimes concave and irregular)
• small ossicles may form after healing
• DJD is commonly a late complication

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18