{"id":24388,"date":"2025-05-23T04:32:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utkuerdemozer.com\/freiberg-disease\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:32:45","slug":"freiberg-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utkuerdemozer.com\/en\/freiberg-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Freiberg Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

Freiberg disease is a painful foot condition characterized by disrupted blood supply to the joint surface (metatarsal head) of the second metatarsal bone\u2014located next to the big toe\u2014resulting in joint damage and stress fractures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is more common in adolescent females and typically diagnosed through physical examination and X-rays. Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. In early stages, rest, activity modification, and anti-inflammatory medications are often sufficient. In more advanced stages, if there is persistent pain and deformity of the toe, surgical treatment may be necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Freiberg Disease?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Freiberg disease affects the second metatarsal bone of the foot, specifically at the joint area called the metatarsal head, which articulates with the toe. Although the exact cause is not fully understood, it is believed to result from reduced blood flow to the metatarsal head. This leads to cartilage deterioration over time, causing pain and deformity in the second toe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Causes Freiberg Disease?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Freiberg disease is a form of\u00a0<\/span>avascular necrosis<\/span><\/strong>\u2014a condition where the blood supply to bone tissue is disrupted\u2014commonly affecting the second or third metatarsal heads. It occurs most often in adolescents and young adults, particularly females.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Common causes include:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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