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Etiology of Freiberg's disease: ? trauma.

Abstract
Freiberg's disease is osteochondritis of the metatarsal head(s) commonly occurring in adolescent girls. The true etiology is unknown. The authors present a case precipitated by a form of folk dancing popular among British schoolgirls.
AuthorsH P Walsh, J C Dorgan
JournalThe Journal of foot surgery (J Foot Surg) Vol. 27 Issue 3 Pg. 243-4 ( 1988) ISSN: 0449-2544 [Print] United States
PMID3403927 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Dancing
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases (etiology)
  • Humans
  • Metatarsal Bones (injuries)
  • Osteochondritis (etiology)

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