Freiberg Infraction - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
Freiberg's disease is an osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head, most commonly occurring in young athletes older than 12 years who perform on their toes in either sprinting or jumping activities.[1][2] The primary complaint is often a vague forefoot pain, worsened by activity and weight-bearing and relieved with rest.[1] While some cases may resolve spontaneously, patients who do not respond to conservative measures may require surgery.[2][3] The exact cause remains unknown [2]
References
1. DeeLee JC, Drez D. DeeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2nd ed.. In: . Freiberg's Disease. Philadelphia, PA:Saunders, An Imprint of Elsevier; 2003:
2. Canale ST, Beaty JH. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 11th ed.. In: . Freiberg Infraction. Philadelphia, PA:Mosby, An Imprint of Elsevier; 2007:
3. Boyer M, DeOrio JK. Freiberg Infraction. eMedicine. September 25, 2007 Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1236085-overview. Accessed March 10, 2009.
Source: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/Condition/2380/Freibergs_disease.aspx
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Metatarsalgia
Pain in the region of the METATARSUS. It can include pain in the METATARSAL BONES; METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT; and/or intermetatarsal joints (TARSAL JOINTS).
Bunion, Tailor's
Abnormal swelling of the outer aspect of the fifth metatarsal head affecting the fifth METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT.
Pronation
Applies to movements of the forearm in turning the palm backward or downward or when applied to the foot, a combination of eversion and abduction movements in the tarsal and metatarsal joints, (turning the foot up and in toward the midline of the body).
Foot Bones
The TARSAL BONES; METATARSAL BONES; and PHALANGES OF TOES. The tarsal bones consists of seven bones: CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid; navicular; internal; middle; and external cuneiform bones. The five metatarsal bones are numbered one through five, running medial to lateral. There are 14 phalanges in each foot, the great toe has two while the other toes have three each.
Metatarsal Bones
The five long bones of the METATARSUS, articulating with the TARSAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF TOES distally.
