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What is the definition of Freiberg's Disease?
Freiberg's disease is rare condition that primarily affects the second or third metatarsal (the long bones of the foot). Common signs and symptoms include pain and stiffness in the front of the foot, which often leads to a limp. Affected people may also experience swelling, limited range of motion, and tenderness of the affected foot. Symptoms are generally triggered by weight-bearing activities, including walking. The exact underlying cause of Freiberg's disease is currently unknown.
What are the alternative names for Freiberg's Disease?
  • Freiberg's disease
  • Freiberg's infraction
  • Freiberg-Kohler syndrome
  • Kohler's second disease
  • Osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head, usually the second
  • Second metatarsal osteochondrosis
Who are the top Freiberg's Disease Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Freiberg's Disease
Podiatric Surgery
Distinguished in Freiberg's Disease
Podiatric Surgery
171 Delancey St Ste 210, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

John Kennedy is a Podiatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Kennedy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

Benjamin G. Potter
Experienced in Freiberg's Disease
Podiatric Medicine
Experienced in Freiberg's Disease
Podiatric Medicine

Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics

430 West Ravine Road, 
Kingsport, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Potter is a board-certified surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, including reconstructive procedures, sports medicine, trauma, arthroscopy and total ankle replacement. He emphasizes conservative, evidence-based care and is active in minimally invasive surgery, lecturing and training other providers Dr. Potter joined Associated Orthopaedics in Kingsport after completing a surgical residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University and a bachelor's at Michigan Technological University. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association and serves as an attending physician for the local residency program. Dr. Potter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

 
 
 
 
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Anthony M. Yi
Experienced in Freiberg's Disease
Orthopedics
Experienced in Freiberg's Disease
Orthopedics

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

I want to provide compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. I am committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center