I was diagnosed with freibergs when i was only nine. I didn't have that bad pain so it didn't bother me that much.But as i got older the pain got worse but i really didn't want an operation so instead i bought some crutches of amazon to give it some rest as the doctor recommended it as it hurt more when i walked on it and it was the best thing i ever did! I walked with them for a 3-4 weeks and after that it didn't it didn't hurt as much i would recommend it to anyone who is this condition.