Osteochondropathy
Osteochondropathy
Osteochondropathy (pronounced: os·te·o·chon·drop·a·thy) is a type of orthopedic disorder that directly affects the bones and cartilage.
Etymology
The term "Osteochondropathy" is derived from three Greek words: "osteon" meaning bone, "chondros" meaning cartilage, and "pathos" meaning suffering.
Definition
Osteochondropathy refers to a variety of diseases that affect the growing bone in children and adolescents. These conditions typically result from a disruption in the blood supply to a specific part of the bone, leading to bone necrosis or the death of the bone tissue.
Types of Osteochondropathy
There are several types of osteochondropathy, including:
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease: This condition affects the area just below the knee, causing pain and swelling.
- Freiberg's Disease: This condition affects the second or third metatarsal bones of the foot.
- Kohler Disease: This condition affects the navicular bone in the foot.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: This condition affects the hip joint.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of osteochondropathy include pain, swelling, and limited movement in the affected joint. The symptoms can vary depending on the specific type of osteochondropathy and the severity of the condition.
Treatment
Treatment for osteochondropathy typically involves rest, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and restore function to the affected joint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Osteochondropathy
- Wikipedia's article - Osteochondropathy
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