Freiberg’s infarction is a well-known condition that most commonly effects the second metatarsophalangeal joint. The etiology of Freiberg’s infarction is not entirely clear and there is no consensus on treatment. The case report presents a patient successfully treated with a metatarsal shortening osteotomy, marrow stimulation, and micronized allograft cartilage matrix. This is to my knowledge the first reported case using the described technique for Freiberg’s infarction.
Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level V: Expert opinion
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