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Freiberg infraction CHORUS

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Description: osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head
* 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

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Yong H. Hahn, MD
Institution: CHORUS
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Sun Dec 06 2009