Avascular necrosis of tarsal navicular bone, often causing pain and swelling; usu. seen in boys 5Ð6 years of age. Condition is characteristic of ÒcrushingÓ-type osteochondritis with necrosis in ossific nucleus. Spontaneous healing is norm.
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