Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5575993 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Freiberg disease is a chronic progressive condition that results in pain and loss of normal function of the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). We describe a case of acute Freiberg disease secondary to a short course of oral steroids. The patient presented with an acute metatarsal head fracture that was managed successfully with open reduction and internal fixation. Although a rare complication of corticosteroid use, physicians having patients start taking steroids must remember the risk of osteonecrosis.
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Authors
Louise MRCS, Balaji MRCS, Rebecca MRCS, Mueiad MRCS, Bansal FRCS(Tr & Orth),