Assessment of etiologic factors in the development of Freiberg's disease |
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Authors: | D Stanley R P Betts D I Rowley T W Smith |
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Institution: | Department of Orthopedics, Northern General, Children's Hospital, Sheffield, England. |
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Abstract: | The etiologic factors in the development of Freiberg's disease are assessed in a consecutive series of 31 patients (33 feet). No evidence was found for the commonly held view that the condition is precipitated by trauma (in only 5 feet (15%), was there a history of injury to the foot). Similarly, pedobarographic studies failed to show high pressure at the affected metatarsal head. However, in 28 feet (85%), the affected metatarsal was the longest in the foot. The importance of this and other possible etiologic factors is discussed. |
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