Abstract
Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head rarely occurs in pediatrics.
The present case of avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head occurred in a
13-year-old male who came to the clinic with a 9-month history of pain in the first
metatarsophalangeal joint. Conservative treatment had been applied for 9 months, but
the pain had not been relieved. Therefore, surgical treatment, including decompression
and debridement, was performed in the first metatarsal head of the patient. After
6 months of follow-up monitoring, full range of motion of the first metatarsophalangeal
joint was observed, and the pain had disappeared. No any other complications had developed
during 18 months of follow-up monitoring.
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