Freiberg's Infraction in an Adolescent Dancer: Condition Often Mistaken for a Stress Fracture.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Freiberg's infraction is not widely seen but can occur among young athletes. Its symptoms and radiographic signs may mimic stress fractures, as in the 12-year-old female dancer described here. This condition, an osteochondrosis that most commonly affects the second metatarsal, is diagnosed with plain radiography. Treatment typically involves immobilization or off-loading to eliminate pain, use of orthoses, and a gradual return to weight-bearing activity.