Freiberg’s Infraction is a term that we all are very familiar with from Podiatry School, yet this relatively rare clinical condition is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed in clinical practice. As a type of osteochondrosis, Freiberg’s Infraction most often involves the 2nd metatarsal head, but can be found at any metatarsal phalangeal joint. This brief but informative lecture by Dr. Vito is based on the Smilie Classification System for Freiberg’s Infraction and reviews options for management of the condition based upon the classification level. A thorough review of radiographic presentations and case studies are discussed. Treatments presented include joint distraction, arthroplasty, implant arthroplasty, osteotomy with graft placement, and immobilization.

This lecture is approximately 15 minutes in length and well worth your time. Dr. Vito proves that it doesn’t always take an hour to teach and / or review an important clinical topic.