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- $Subject{Kohler Disease Kohler's Disease Tarsal Navicular Kohler's
- Osteochondrosis Tarsal Navicular Navicular Osteochondrosis Freiberg's Disease
- Burning Feet Syndrome Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Erythromelalgia }
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- Kohler Disease
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible that the main title of the article (Kohler Disease) is not
- the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM listing to find the
- alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Kohler's Disease (of the Tarsal Navicular)
- Kohler's Osteochondrosis (of the Tarsal Navicular)
- Navicular Osteochondrosis
-
- Information on the following disorders can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Freiberg's Disease
- Burning Feet Syndrome
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Erythromelalgia
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
- Kohler Disease is a rare bone disorder of the foot characterized by a
- painful, swollen foot, eventually causing the individual to limp. It
- generally occurs in children between the ages of three and five and affects
- males more often than females. Recovery usually occurs in less than a year.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Kohler Disease is a rare bone disorder characterized by a painful swollen
- foot. The foot is especially tender along the length of the arch. Putting
- weight on the foot or walking is difficult, causing further discomfort and a
- limp. Progressive degeneration of one of the bones in the foot (navicular
- bone) causes the symptoms to develop. The bone eventually regenerates and
- heals itself.
-
- Kohler Disease tends to occur in children between the ages of three and
- five. With treatment, symptoms usually last for about three months. Bone
- restoration generally takes about eight months. Patients usually recover in
- less than a year, regaining full function of the foot. The disorder rarely
- lasts for more than two years. Recovery is permanent.
-
- Causes
-
- The exact cause of Kohler Disease is unknown. It does not appear to be
- hereditary and it is usually not associated with an injury.
-
- Affected Population
-
- Kohler Disease is a rare bone disorder of the foot that affects males more
- often than females. It usually occurs in children between the ages of three
- and five. Patients usually recover in less than a year, regaining full
- function of the foot.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Freiberg's Disease is a rare bone disorder characterized by a painful foot
- which is especially tender toward the front. Putting weight on the foot or
- walking can cause further discomfort. Progressive degeneration
- (osteonecrosis) of part of one of the long bones in the foot (head of second
- metatarsal) causes the symptoms to develop. Surgery may be necessary to
- treat this disorder. (For more information on osteonecrosis, choose
- "osteonecrosis" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Burning Feet Syndrome, also known as Gopalan Syndrome, is thought to be
- caused by a possible deficiency of a B Vitamin or pantothenic acid. Severe
- burning, aching and cramp-like pains in the soles of the feet (and possibly
- palms of the hands) can occur. Often, patients experience a sensation like
- pins and needles in the feet.
-
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome involves pressure on nerves to the foot causing
- pain. The initial symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome are swelling of the
- feet, and painful burning, tingling or numb sensations in the lower legs.
- Symptoms can become more intense and extend to leg muscles after standing for
- long periods during the day. These symptoms usually diminish with successful
- treatment. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Tarsal Tunnel
- Syndrome" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Erythromelalgia is a syndrome of sudden intense dilation of blood vessels
- (paroxysmal vasodilation). This causes intense burning pain, increased skin
- temperature, and redness of the feet and, less often, the hands. (For more
- information on this disorder, choose "Erythromelalgia" as your search term in
- the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Diagnosis of Kohler Disease can be made by X-ray. Treatment can include
- weight-bearing short-leg plaster casts or special shoes. Staying off the
- foot as much as possible helps in recovery. Symptoms usually resolve within
- one year.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- Researchers are trying to identify the cause of Kohler Disease so that it can
- be prevented.
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through
- November 1990. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to
- keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and
- accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for
- the most current information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Kohler Disease, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
- Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- References
-
- THE MERCK MANUAL, Volume 1, 15th Ed.: Robert Berkow, M.D., ed.-in-chief;
- Merck, Sharp, and Dohme Laboratories, 1987. Pp. 2107-2108.
-
- DORSIFLEXION OSTEOTOMY IN FREIBERG'S DISEASE. P. Kinnard and R. Lirette;
- Foot Ankle (Apr 1989; issue 9 (5)). Pp. 226-231.
-
- FREIBERG'S INFRACTION OF THE SECOND METARSAL HEAD WITH FORMATION OF
- MULTIPLE LOOSE BODIES. G. Scartozzi, et al.; J Foot Surg (May-Jun 1989;
- issue 28 (3)). Pp. 195-199.
-
- KOHLER'S DISEASE OF THE TARSAL NAVICULAR. G. A. Williams and H. R.
- Cowell; Clin Orthrop (Jul-Aug 1981; issue 158). Pp. 53-58.
-
- KOHLER'S DISEASE OF THE TARSAL NAVICULAR: LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP OF 12
- CASES. E. Ippolito, et al.; J Pediatr Orthop (Aug 1984; issue 4 (4)). Pp.
- 416-417.
-
- KOHLER'S OSTEOCHONDROSIS OF THE TARSAL NAVICULAR: CASE REPORT WITH
- TWENTY-EIGHT YEAR FOLLOW-UP. K. M. Devine and R. E. Van Demark, Sr.; S D J
- Med (Sep 1989; issue 42 (9)). Pp. 5-6.
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