Freiberg's disease

Freiberg's disease is a consequence of vascular necrosis (insufficient blood flow to the bone, which causes bone degeneration in that area) located in the head of the second metatarsal. Occasionally, it also occurs in the heads of the third and fourth metatarsals, although less frequently.

Freiberg's disease may be more common in adolescence. Sometimes it is idiopathic (of unknown origin), while other times it results from a single or repeated trauma, which causes a temporary lack of vascularization in the metatarsal head.

Symptoms of Freiberg's disease

In its early stages, Freiberg's disease begins with plantar pain on the affected foot, sometimes described as feeling like walking on a stone. The pain may increase when walking barefoot. Moving the toe may cause pain and even a clicking or popping sound in the joint. It may also be accompanied by swelling.

Diagnosis of Freiberg's disease

The diagnosis of Freiberg's disease should be made by a medical professional through a clinical examination and X-rays that show joint widening, flattening of the head, and subchondral sclerosis (abnormal hardening of the subchondral bone).

Treatment of Freiberg's disease

In an initial state, rest should be maintained to avoid excessive pressure on the metatarsal head, another option is to use " THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL BOCCIO FOOTWEAR ", shoes manufactured according to the individual and particular needs of each patient, made with 100% natural materials, comfortable and specially designed for this type of situations, which have incorporated an accommodative plantar support leaving the affected area free of support. In more advanced cases in which the treatment has not been successful, surgery is recommended, there are many techniques, all of them aimed at decompression of the metatarsal head and relieve pain.

How is Freiberg's disease cured?

Currently there are numerous surgical treatments indicated for the treatment of "Freiberg's disease" such as bone grafts, osteotomies, arthroscopy, arthroplasty (replacement of the affected bone) by resection or with a prosthetic implant, etc. In all cases the patient must follow the instructions of the treating physician, although it is always advisable to have a second opinion from another professional. In all cases it will always be advisable to accompany the procedure with the use of " THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL BOCCIO FOOTWEAR ", shoes manufactured according to the individual and particular needs of each patient, made with 100% natural materials, comfortable and specially designed for this type of situations, which have an accommodative plantar support incorporated, leaving the affected area free of support.