title: Osteochondritis dissecans of the midfoot.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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