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Freiberg infraction

Case contributed by Domenico Nicoletti
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Persistent pain and swelling of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the second toe.

Patient Data

Age: 60
Gender: Female
x-ray

Thickened and irregular  of the second metatarsal head consistent with a Freiberg infraction, with secondary degenerative changes at the second metatarsophalangeal joint. 

Annotated image

Circle highlights changes of Freiberg infraction with associated secondary degenerative change. 

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