Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head in adolescence: A case report

• Main Authors: Valentina Luppi (Author), Marco Corradin (Author), Roberto Schiavon (Author), Silvia Pierantoni (Author), Andrea Micaglio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the first metatarsal (MTT) head is an uncommon condition and it occurs most often as a complication after capital osteotomy in correction of hallux valgus deformity. Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the first MTT head in adolescent are rare and treatment is challenging (1,2)....