Foot AVN & Deformity

Conditions in this unit

Kohler's Disease (Navicular AVN) - AVN of the tarsal navicular in children aged 3-7, predominantly boys. Midfoot pain, limp. X-ray: sclerotic, flattened…
Freiberg's Disease (Metatarsal Head AVN) - AVN of the metatarsal head (usually 2nd, occasionally 3rd). Age 13-18, predominantly girls. Forefoot pain worse with…
Blount's Disease (Tibia Vara) - Pathological tibial bowing from abnormal medial proximal tibial physis. Infantile type (bilateral, often resolves with…
Tarsal Coalition - Abnormal bony, cartilaginous, or fibrous bridge between tarsal bones. Usually calcaneonavicular or talocalcaneal.…