- Osteochondritis
- Pediatric Limp
- Rare condition
- Age: Onset at age 2-8 years
- Gender: Boys affected 3-5 times more commonly than girls
- Unknown etiology
- Not associated with Trauma
- Avascular necrosis of Tarsal Navicular
- Presents with midfoot pain and Pediatric Limp (favoring unaffected side)
- Local pain, tenderness, swelling over Tarsal Navicular
- Foot XRay
- Flattening, sclerosis, fragmentation and irregularity of Tarsal Navicular
- Protect from excessive Trauma
- Rest
- Ice Therapy
- Short walking cast for 7-8 weeks
- Spontaneous recovery by rule
- Complete Navicular re-ossification in 2-3 years