Assessment of etiologic factors in the development of Freiberg's disease.
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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Department of Orthopedics, Northern General, Children's Hospital, Sheffield, England.
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Rowley
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000098:blood supply; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography