what is freiberg's condition
Freiberg Infraction. Freiberg infraction is a condition that affects the metatarsal bones of the foot. It most commonly affects the second metatarsal (the bone underneath the second toe) but it can also affect the third or fourth metatarsal.Essentially, the rounded end or âheadâ of the metatarsal bone collapses and flattens out.Typically, it occurs in young female athletes between ages 12 and 15.t most commonly affects the second metatarsal (the bone underneath the second toe) but it can also affect the third or fourth metatarsal. Essentially, the rounded end or âheadâ of the metatarsal bone collapses and flattens out. Typically, it occurs in young female athletes between ages 12 and 15.