Osteochondritis dissecans of the midfoot.
Osteochondritis dissecans of the midfoot is described with discussion focusing on its etiology, classification, and treatment. Two cases are presented in which workup, treatment, and follow-up are described. Difficulty in making the diagnosis is caused by a lack of awareness of this entity and the specific studies needed to identify the lesion.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000473:pathology*; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000473:pathology*; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy