Osteochondritis of the first metatarsal epiphysis.
Two cases of painful osteochondritis of the basal epiphysis of the first metatarsal are described. Complete resolution without deformity was achieved in both patients. We suggest that this condition be considered in the differential diagnosis of transitory foot pain in childhood.
Falkenberg
M P
MP
Orthopaedic Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Dickens
D R
DR
Menelaus
M B
MB
D000293:Adolescent; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004838:Epiphyses; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008682:Metatarsal Bones; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012775:Shoes