Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head, as described by Freiberg, is a condition primarily characterized by pain. It most commonly affects the second metatarsal and progressively damages the involved metatarsophalangeal joint. Although several treatment techniques have been described, there is no clear evidence supporting the superiority of one approach over another. In this article, we describe a previously unreported technique used in a patient who achieved excellent results and recovery. The procedure involved excising the metatarsal head and replacing it with a tendon graft.
Source: SVOA Orthopaedics
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409957155