musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Freiberg Disease
Diagnosis of Freiberg Disease
X-rays and MRI The diagnosis of Freiberg disease is confirmed with x-rays. Typically, the head of the second metatarsal is widened and flattened, and the metatarsal joint is sclerotic and irregular. MRI findings show patchy marrow edema at the metatarsal head. 