Freibergs Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Freibergs disease?
A
Anterior metatarsalgia affecting the head of the second metarsal, it typically occurs in the pubertal growth spurt
2
Q
What is the initial injury in Freibergs disease caused by?
A
Thought to be due to stress microfractures at the growth plate
3
Q
How to distinguish Freibergs disease from stress fracture of second MT?
A
Radiology
Freibergs: x-ray changes include joint space widening, formation of bony spurs, sclerosis and flattening of the metatarsal head
