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Osteochondritis of the first metatarsal epiphysis
M P Falkenberg1, D R Dickens, M B Menelaus
1Orthopaedic Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|November 1, 1990
Abstract:
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.