Osteochondropathy of the Metatarsal Bone

Osteochonropathy of the foot bone - what consequences can be expected without treatment?

Osteochordropathy (foot bones) in everyday life is called “bumps” or “bones”. It is a dystrophic disease that occurs in the area of ​​the head of the metatarsophalangeal joint with one of the parts of the foot (5th toe). Adults are susceptible to it. Women get sick more often.

Symptoms of metatarsal osteochondropathy

Appears more often in adults and adolescents. In this condition, on the lower limb, around the 5th finger, there is a small, roughened area of ​​bone, on the surface of which a growth appears. At the same time, the place hurts when walking. The pathology progresses slowly and is compensated for about two years. Diagnosis is of a laboratory-instrumental nature. Specialist radiologists and orthopedists perform radiography and, if necessary, use ultrasound and computed tomography. To more accurately determine the location and structure of the bone node, the specialist performs magnetic resonance therapy. As part of this study, it is possible to accurately see the location of the tumor. Osteochondropathy of the metatarsal phalanx is treated surgically. However, it is worth remembering that this method is not carried out once the upper age limit is reached. In addition, the leg of a person with a severe form of the disease becomes helpless, and the development of pathology is very rapid. You can completely cure bunions at any age.

Osteochondropathies of the metatarsal bones are a group of diseases of the foot bones, different in etiology, pathomorphology and clinical manifestations, accompanied by the development of osteoporosis and destructive changes in cartilage tissue. Osteoporotic changes in this pathology affect not only bone tissue, but also the underlying cartilaginous and soft tissue base, which has led to the widespread use of the concept of osteochondropathy.

The disease is one of the most common in orthopedics and traumatology.

Osteochondrodystrophy of the metatarsal and tarsal bones usually occurs in the second decade of life. The disease begins acutely or subacutely with pain in the forefoot. Subsequently, the pain becomes constant, intensifies when walking and reaches significant intensity, often forcing the patient to stop walking. In addition, there is a restriction of movements in the forefoot, mainly dorsiflexion. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in men; persons with risk factors are also in the area of ​​increased attention. The most effective treatment method is long-term wearing of an instep support; in addition to it, orthopedic devices are used for ordinary shoes, containing removable support for the forefoot, as well as physical therapy. Timely vaccination against influenza and measles is also indicated - specific infections that can have a significant impact on the development of the disease.