Köhler's Disease I

Köhler's disease I

Köhler's disease I (synonym - osteochondropathy of the navicular bone of the foot) is a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterized by deformation and thickening of the navicular bone of the foot.

The disease was first described in 1908 by German radiologist Albert Köhler, after whom it was named.

The pathological process is localized in the navicular bone of the foot and is manifested by its thickening, compaction and deformation. The reason is a violation of the processes of ossification (ossification) in the bone growth zone.

Clinically, Köhler's disease I is manifested by pain and swelling in the dorsum of the foot, and limited mobility of the foot. It is diagnosed using radiography, which shows thickening and sclerosis of the scaphoid bone.

Treatment is usually conservative - physiotherapy, exercise therapy, massage. Severe pain and deformity may require surgery. The prognosis is favorable, but complete recovery does not always occur.

Stretching or tearing of the ligaments and cartilage in the area of ​​the navicular bone can lead to a condition called Köhler's disease I or osteochondropathy of the navicular bone. This condition can cause pain and swelling around the area of ​​the foot where the navicular bone is located.

The main symptom of Köhler disease I is pain, which