Osteochondritis of tarsal/metatarsal bone
Osteochondritis of tarsal/metatarsal bone
Definition
A rare bone disease characterized by avascular necrosis of the navicular bone in children. Patients present with sudden unexplained foot pain, inability to bear weight, and limping. Radiographic features include flattening, fragmentation, and patchy sclerosis of the navicular bone. Soft tissue swelling may be associated. The condition is most commonly unilateral and self-limiting. Boys are more often affected than girls.
Also known as aseptic necrosis of the tarsal bone, juvenile osteochondrosis of foot, Kohler disease, Kohler's disease, osteochondritis of tarsal/metatarsal bone, Osteochondrosis of the tarsal bone — per MONDO